Romeo and Juliet, as we all know, is a classic tale of love and tragedy, written by William Shakespeare. The love between the two characters - in this film played by Leonardo DeCaprio and Claire Danes, is strictly forbidden and is made all the more intriguing by the fuge between the couples' ... Read review
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Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
(+) Jack Black, very good scenes showing the chemistry between characters, excellent soundtrack (-) Cameron Diaz can be quite irritating but not enough to put me off
Advantages: Dramatic irony, some exciting action. Disadvantages: Bad acting, language and setting clash together alot.
Romeo and Juliet, as we all know, is a classic tale of love and tragedy, written by William Shakespeare. The love between the two characters - in this film played by Leonardo DeCaprio and Claire Danes, is strictly forbidden and is made all the more intriguing by the fuge between the couples' two familes; the Capulets and the Montagues. In this modern version of the famous story, director Baz Luhrmann adds a special twist to mix things up a little. ...Capulets, and a man named Romeo from the Montagues. One day they meet and fall in love with each other, but because of the hate bewteen the two families, they know that if they are caught there will be huge trouble. However, their love is too strong for them to be seperated, and they keep seeing each other in secret. When Juliet is told by her parents that she is to marry a man named Paris; whom she does not like, Juliet politely refuses. This causes ... more
Romeo and Juliet, as we all know, is a classic tale of love and tragedy, written by William Shakespeare. The love between the two characters - in this film played by Leonardo DeCaprio and Claire Danes, is strictly forbidden and is made all the more intriguing by the fuge between the couples' two familes; the Capulets and the Montagues. In this modern version of the famous story, director Baz Luhrmann adds a special twist to mix things up a little.
The main plot of the original story is followed, with a young lady named Juliet living with her parents; the Capulets, and a man named Romeo from the Montagues. One day they meet and fall in love with each other, but because of the hate bewteen the two families, they know that if they are caught there will be huge trouble. However, their love is too strong for them to be seperated, and they keep seeing each other in secret. When Juliet is told by her parents that she is to marry a man named Paris; whom she does not like, Juliet politely refuses. This causes a huge row between her and her parents, and the Capulets tell their daughter that if she does not marry, they will disown her. Juliet, drowning in her own misery, decides to seek the help of a man named Friar Lawrence, who's plans, strangely enough, never seem to work. He gives her a special potion which will send her into a death-like sleep for a few days, hoping that her parents will assume she is dead and leave her be. He sends a letter to Romeo explaining that Juliet is not really dead, but of couse it all goes wrong and Romeo never get the letter. He hears that Juliet has passed away and, in his pain and grief, commits suicide in the church where Juliet's body has been laid. While Romeo is dying, Juliet wakes up and sees what he has done. She then kills herself with a gun, and so the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is retold once again.
This film, despite being based on a truly magnificent play, is very disappointing. Even though the cast contained some big names, I found the acting stiff, wooden and just generally bad to look at. The way the characters moved and behaved just didn't capture the film's true potential, not to mention being completely un-Shakespeare-like. Another disadvantage for me would be the language used. I admit, using Olde Worlde language was a very unique idea and may appeal to others, but it just put me off. Being set in a modern world, the Shakespeare talk completely clashed with everything else, making it a confusing and irritating watch. The movie was actually set in the streets of some busy city, and the opening scene is a gunfight bewteen the Capulets and the Montagues! I mean, since when did guns exist during Shakespear's time? And Romeo's vehicle was certainly no horse and cart. They all seemed to be driving top-of-the-range sports cars, which to me, really doesn't say 1500 - 1600s, which was when the original play was written. So as you can see, the film is really just about bringing bits from the past and bits from the present, throwing them together and making a new version of Romeo and Juliet. It didn't make much sense to me, but it has to be said that not everything about this film was so painful to look at.
Certain parts of the acting, although very rarely, were actually pulled off quite well. In some scenes I could really see the emotions the characters would have been feeling. I also liked the use of dramatic irony, as it worked well to make me feel involved and 'in-the-know.' This usually works well in any film, but I found that in Juliets situation I found myself feeling rather smug against Capulet; who at the time didn't know anything about Juliet's love for Romeo. Unfortunately, that's about it for the positives. But at least there are a few, right? Admittedly, the film wasn't 100% bad, and it really did have it's exciting moments where I found myself glued to the screen. But these moments came rarely, and altogether I would have to say that I didn't find it worth watching. Unless you really like Shakespear, I wouldn't waste your time with this film.
Advantages: Interesting to see how they make the awkward pieces fit Disadvantages: They don't always fit
...is the second review of Romeo and Juliet I've done for Ciao. The first was about Franco Zeffirelli's version starring Olivia Hussey which came out in 1968. I loved that one. This version stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Clare Danes and I was less enthusiastic.
That's not to say it isn't well done and interesting with many lavish tableaux and clever adaptations of the original story. It is. Two things got up my nose all the way through, however. Firstly, ... ...because here I go.
Romeo - played here by DiCaprio loves Juliet - played by Claire Danes. Their families don't get on. His family is called Montague and hers, Capulet. They have fights in the street, it's that bad between them. Having secretly married Juliet without asking permission, Romeo gets into a fight that leads to a death. He is banished. Juliet is told she has to marry someone else within days in an arranged marriage. She takes a drug to ...
FlameDruid 11.01.2006
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Advantages: Good, original, and shorter adaptation that appeals to a younger audience Disadvantages: Some of the language seems forced
This recent adaptation of Romeo and Juliet brought Shakespeare a whole new look to this generation. The film is filled with elaborate costumes, modern day music and good looking actors that every teenager knows. The fast pace keeps puts down the notion that many of Shakespeare's plays have to be long and drawn out with dialogue. The actors speak Shakespearean english as if it were normal, which, in my opinion, is the true sign of a good Shakespeare ... ...Paris and even those of Romeo and Juliet. Since the viewer becomes so used to the violence and guns at that point and most know the ending their death in the end lose some impact. The priest is changed to a drug dealer, which makes me wonder what kind of modern day world does the director think we live in? A world where there are two rather rich families that will not allow their children to converse yet there is rarely any use of modern day communication. ...
wafflejr 02.03.2009
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Advantages: Makes it easier to study Disadvantages: Bit silly at times
...& Despair. Tragedy & Love. Romeo & Juliet.
·´`·.¸.»(*) This film is a modern day version of William Shakespear's classical Romeo and Juliet were we see the play set in present day with guns replacing swords etc. The 1996 version is directed at a much younger audience and as a teenager I agree that in some ways it does help you understand the story.
For anyone whos never read the orginal play, it is set in fourteenth century Verona, Italy. There ... ...Montagues and the Capulets. Romeo Montague crashes a Capulet party in disguise with his two of his friends hoping to see his crush 'Rosaline.' However when he meets Juliet Capulet, and falls immediately in love with her from across the room he completely forgets about Rosaline. Juliet returns those affections and agrees to marry Romeo the next day. The young couple turn to Friar Lawrence who only agrees to perform the ceremony because he thinks this ...
Sammyantha2k 22.07.2007
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Advantages: An original Romeo and Juliet which shows power and emotion Disadvantages: Some people may not like the original idea.
Arguably, Romeo and Juliet is not just one of the most popular Shakespeare plays, it is one of the most famous plays of all time. Everyone knows the story well, the rivalling families of the Capulet’s and the Montague’s, and the unrequited love between Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet. Such a play is avoided by producers because there is no way to make this play slightly original – it has been done literally thousands of times in theatres, ... ...you are watching the Shakespearian Romeo and Juliet. The emotions portrayed by the actors and actresses are really realistic, especially in the love scenes, and when someone dies. Romeo is played by Leonardo DiCaprio, who gives an in depth emotion to the character. The acting is, as expected, top class, and I have never seen so much meaning put into the dialogue that Romeo says. Even before meeting Juliet, and especially when he meets Juliet, his ...
chrismeister 30.05.2007
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Advantages: It is the best version of the film, brings a new light onto the play. Disadvantages: I don't think there is any!
...adaptation of William Shakespear's Romeo & Juliet is by far the best version of it that I have seen. Released in 1996, it has been a favourite of mine ever since. The film tells the story of the star cross'd lovers Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, and followes them as they hide their forbidden love and are torn apart. Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes star perfectly in the main roles and make the viewer feel the chemistry between them. The soundtrack ... ..."I'm Kissing You" which features throughout the film. The film keeps Shakespeare's original dialouge, but it is edited slightly to make it more understandable. As the film has been designed to appeal to a younger audience, the Capulet's and Montagues swop the swords for guns and their families are owners of business empires fighting for business. The best version of this film so far, I think it is a must have in everyones DVD collection. ...
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An adaptation of William Shakespeare's love story 'Romeo And Juliet' retold in a futuristic Verona.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment; Deluxe Video Service - Fox
Release date
31/10/2005, 07/02/2000, 02/04/2007
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
0414301022, 04143 DVD, 3326701000
Barcode
5039036023733, 5039036001106, 5039036032834
Production Designer
Catherine Martin
Writer
William Shakespeare
Author
William Shakespeare
Director of Photography
Donald McAlpine
Languages
Main Language
English
Subtitle Language
English
Technical information
Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
Special Features
Trailer - 1. Theatrical Trailer, Scene Access, Interactive Menus
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Professional reviews
Review
"...A visual flamboyance and an experimental flair..." (Premiere, p.30, 01/12/1996)
"...A whirlwind of hardball action, rowdy humor and rapturous romance....DiCaprio and Danes cut to the heart..." (Rolling Stone, p.123-4, 14/11/1996)
"...DiCaprio brings youthful energy to the role....The language is spotlighted by Danes, who has somehow found a way to both enunciate the Shakespearean lingo and make its meanings lucid and accessible..." (Variety, 28/10/1996)
Award information
BAFTA
Best Direction 1997 (Baz Luhrmann)
DVD Description
An adaptation of William Shakespeare's love story 'Romeo And Juliet' retold in a futuristic Verona.
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