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Romeo + Juliet (1996) -- Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue.
Romeo + Juliet (1996) -- The prologue to Romeo+Juliet sets the stage for this visually arresting film
Romeo + Juliet (1996) -- Mercutio fights Tybalt when Romeo refuses to. If you don't know what happens next you really should watch this clip!
Romeo + Juliet (1996) -- Romeo and Juliet have met and kissed at a party. Now Romeo, besotted with love, has crept into the Capulet compound to find Juliet.
Romeo + Juliet (1996) -- Romeo, besotted with Juliet, sneaks back to the Capulet compound to catch another glimpse of her.

Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   53,148 votes
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Director:
Baz Luhrmann
Writers (WGA):
William Shakespeare (play)
Craig Pearce (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
1 November 1996 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
Two households both alike in dignity, In fair Verona where we lay our scene. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes, A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life. more
Plot:
Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 13 wins & 20 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(13 articles)
Efron Joins Influential Stars List
 (From WENN. 1 May 2009, 5:06 AM, PDT)

Swayze Tops Valentine's Poll
 (From WENN. 13 February 2009, 5:25 PM, PST)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (USA) (complete title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for scenes of contemporary violence and some sensuality.
Runtime:
120 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Filming Locations:
Alameda, California, USA more
Company:
Bazmark Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
There are various bill boards throughout the movie that contain quotes from other Shakespeare plays: - 'Shoot forth thunder' (the gun advert) is from 'The Second Part of King Henry the Sixth', Act IV, Scene I, Line 109. - 'Experience is by industry achiev'd' (in the Capulet lift) is from 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona', Act I, Scene III, Line 25. - 'Such stuff as dreams are made on' (another advert) is from 'The Tempest', Act IV, Scene I, Lines 168-169. Prospero (the name of the drink in the advert) is the player who says these lines. more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: During Desiree's song at the Capulet party, the violinists are never shown playing. At the beginning and end of the song, the violins are on their shoulders, but during the part of the song with strings, no violins are visible at all. more
Quotes:
Benvolio: By my head, here come the Capulets!
Mercutio: By my heel, I care not.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Hot Fuzz (2007) more
Soundtrack:
When Doves Cry more

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45 out of 70 people found the following comment useful:-
great movie, 3 December 2004
Author: hotfarmer21 from New Hampshire

This movie does an excellent job of combining Shakespearian dialogue with

modern imagery. Admittedly, I first watched this movie when it came out

because of Leo; eight years later (and seven years after middle school ended), I realize just how well-done this film actually is. Luhrmann did an excellent job of making the movie believable while using the quaint language. This movie

brings new life into the words of Shakespeare, and even if you know the play

almost by heart it is refreshing to hear the words in an entirely new context, and one which makes sense. This version of Romeo and Juliet actually does add

something to the extensive history of the play. The soundtrack is excellent, the acting is appropriate (Danes and DiCaprio do a wonderful job of portraying the young lovers), and the scenery is fabulous. This film jump-started the trend of modern-day Shakespeare remakes, and I think it's the best one.

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