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Romeo and Juliet: A Love Song

  • 20132013
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
76
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POPULARITY
148,596
52,894
Romeo and Juliet: A Love Song (2013)
Musical
Shakespeare's timeless tale of star-crossed lovers retold in this contemporary trailer park rock opera.Shakespeare's timeless tale of star-crossed lovers retold in this contemporary trailer park rock opera.Shakespeare's timeless tale of star-crossed lovers retold in this contemporary trailer park rock opera.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
76
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
148,596
52,894
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    • Director
      • Tim van Dammen
    • Writers
      • William Shakespeare
      • Michael A.J. O'Neill(screenplay)
      • Peter Van Der Fluit(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Dallas Barnett
      • Sarah Houbolt
      • Christopher Landon
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Tim van Dammen
    • Writers
      • William Shakespeare
      • Michael A.J. O'Neill(screenplay)
      • Peter Van Der Fluit(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Dallas Barnett
      • Sarah Houbolt
      • Christopher Landon
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    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Dallas Barnett
    Dallas Barnett
    • Montegue
    Sarah Houbolt
    • Friar Lawrence
    Christopher Landon
    • Romeo
    Ricky McLennan
    • Mercutio
    Derya Parlak
    • Juliet
    Cameron Rhodes
    Cameron Rhodes
    • The Prince
    Johnny Sol
    • Lord Capulet
    Anton Tennet
    Anton Tennet
    • Benvolio
    Sarah Valentine
    Sarah Valentine
    • Princes Wife
    Dan Veint
    • Tybalt
    Isaac Westenra
    • Sampson
    • Director
      • Tim van Dammen
    • Writers
      • William Shakespeare
      • Michael A.J. O'Neill(screenplay)
      • Peter Van Der Fluit(screenplay)
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    10/10
    If you are brave enough to watch something quite different you will LOVE this, especially if you are a music lover (of any kind).
    Wow, I loved this quirky little gem of a film so much I downloaded the sound track and have since bought the DVD as well. In fact the sound track is definitely a highlight - amazing score taking Shakespeare's incredible words and putting them to rap, hip hop, bouncing pop and rock ballads. Even if you don't like Shakespeare and don't understand all the words, the music portrays the mood of each exchange so well anyone can enjoy this film. Both my kids (who have no idea who Shakespeare is and only a rudimentary understanding of the story line) loved it. (Though there are a couple of scenes that are quite intense for kids, near the end - less gore than you see on a typical American film but a bit more gritty). The first half is pretty 'out there' with lots of comedic and crazy moments, so probably not for those who have no tolerance for movie entertainment that is outside the normal 'paper cutter' template of American movies these days. But once Juliet and Romeo connect the film takes a definite turn and the intensity level goes from slight slap stick to dramatic story telling. The cast do an amazing job (especially considering how they have to deliver their lines - watch and you will see), and the camera angles and filming are fantastic. New Zealand watchers will love the kiwi flavor to this film, whereas foreign watchers will hopefully find it exciting and different. A really cool - and very different - version of one of the world's oldest and most often told story. Regardless of whether or not you like Shakespeare or Romeo and Juliet, you should watch this as something very different and very entertaining. Watching it the second time around on DVD was even better as it improves with each viewing (probably because I know the songs so well now).
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    • Release date
      • September 12, 2013 (New Zealand)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
    • Official sites
      • Moviehouse Entertainment
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Waipu Cove Caravan Park, Waipu Cove, Waipu, New Zealand
    • Production company
      • Factory Fiction
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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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