Reviews
Tromeo and Juliet (1996)
ultimate Troma movie, possibly the most inspired movie ever
If you've never been "Tromatized", this is the Troma movie to see first. Amazing acting, supercharged soundtrack, and bust-a-gut humor blend perfectly with Troma's unique brand of storytelling and special effects. Despite straying from a word for word retelling of Romeo and Juliet, the fact that it stays in iambic pentameter gives you the odd feeling that it's closer to Shakespeare than that overdone music video with DiCaprio and Danes. I assumed I'd seen the ultimate Shakespearian comedy when the cast of Moonlighting overhauled The Taming of the Shrew, but nothing comes close to Tromeo and Juliet. I strongly recommend the DVD version, which contains a second audio track with director Lloyd Kaufman which is just as entertaining as the main track.
Don Juan DeMarco (1994)
the ultimate date film
I have yet to see a bad Johnny Depp movie (I haven't seen Cry Baby), and this is one of his better flicks. I can't imagine anyone else playing the part of Don Juan better. Marlon Brando also lends a solid performance (but he's definitely had roles that better showcase his talent than this). The costuming was superb, the old Mexico scenes were handled well, and the plot was an entertaining mix of flashbacks and present day. Depp's monologue about the "two great questions in life" will forever be ingrained in my memory. This movie, while not ground-breaking, is an excellent choice for an evening with a special someone. It's a charming tale that will give you a warm feeling every time you watch it. I bought it and have not regretted the decision. 7/10