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Romeo + Juliet (1996) 6.8
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Metascore: 60/100
Reviews: 480 user | 94 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue. Director:Baz Luhrmann |
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Cast
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| Leonardo DiCaprio | ... | ||
| Claire Danes | ... | ||
| John Leguizamo | ... | ||
| Harold Perrineau | ... | ||
| Pete Postlethwaite | ... | ||
| Paul Sorvino | ... | ||
| Brian Dennehy | ... | ||
| Paul Rudd | ... | ||
| Vondie Curtis-Hall | ... |
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| Miriam Margolyes | ... | ||
| Jesse Bradford | ... | ||
| M. Emmet Walsh | ... | ||
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Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue. The gun-toting members of the families wage a vicious war on the streets as the star-crossed lovers meet their tragic destiny. Written by Alexander Lum <aj_lum@postoffice.utas.edu.au>
Plot Keywords:
love | star crossed lovers | fight | gangsta grip | exploding gasoline station |Taglines:
My only love sprung from my only hate. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for scenes of contemporary violence and some sensuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
1 November 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet See more »Box Office
Budget:
$14,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
ITL 692,167,000 (Italy) (28 February 1997)Gross:
ITL 3,795,630,000 (Italy) (2 May 1997)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Performed by The Cardigans
Written by Peter Svensson and Nina Persson
Produced by Tore Johansson
The Cardigans appear courtesy of Stockholm Records
by arrangement with Polygram Film & TV Licensing
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Martin Brown: The film's co-producer is the security man sitting at the monitors in the balcony scene. See more »Goofs
When Romeo learns of Juliet's death in the desert, his shirt is closed. Then when Balthasar goes to comfort him and Romeo pushes him away, his shirt is pulled open. Then later, after Romeo wails whilst crouching down, he stands up and his shirt is again closed. See more »Soundtracks
"Lovefool"Performed by The Cardigans
Written by Peter Svensson and Nina Persson
Produced by Tore Johansson
The Cardigans appear courtesy of Stockholm Records
by arrangement with Polygram Film & TV Licensing
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I highly recommend this for those who find the reading of Shakespearean text difficult but have a desire to explore his masterful works. The modern-day setting and the brilliant dramatic interpretations rendered by the actors (all wonderfully cast, incidentally) transform Shakespeare's tragic masterpiece into a modern-day cinematic tour de force. DiCaprio and Danes are believably cast together (although Danes' natural conservatism is occasionally apparent, though not to any detrimental affect). Sorvino as Capulet is forceful, powerful,and immovable (just what this viewer believes Shakespeare probably had in mind as he penned the classic). Mercutio (Harold Perrineau Jr.) is powerfully moving in the entirety of his portrayal. This movie is visually mesmerizing. I HIGHLY recommend this movie to anyone with an open mind and appreciation for excellent theatre.