Romeo + Juliet [DVD] [1996]

Amazing modernization of a great story. Flawless.

great movie

What Romeo & Juliet means to different people will be just that, different. To some, this is a tale of fictional romance; a very well done piece by a legend in Literature and nothing more.To some, this is silly nonsense that doesn't necessarily hold its' place in the real world, perhaps to some in that class, it is dangerous in that it encourages vulnerability and even an unrealistic idea on love, or human relationships...But I am sold. I am a normal modern human-being who, in a fast world, is often only receptive to what can catch my senses by shouting loud enough. But, after hearing and seeing Baz Lurhmann's sexy, modernised (but unadulterated) take on this classic love story, it has almost completely polarised my opinion and (lack of) interest in William Shakespeare, and what he has brought to the World (which as those already there will know, can be a big personal moment).The story is well-set and well-played. It's quite hard to summarise in such a short article quite how large and complicated everything was, but it all comes together in an emotional climax that leaves many shattered at its' end.I'm thankful for the musical score, which tears you along and sweeps you up into the moments that this movie gives you on-screen. The pictures are 2D, but watch this with a 3D sound system, and it'll just suck you up.I'm thankful for the skill of the cast, who managed to dodge the proverbial bullet of having original Shakespearean text in a modern-day setting sound ridiculous (even though for some this may be unavoidable). Moreover, because I was interested, and listening, I can now appreciate the inherent poetry and in-built extra meaning and weight in every famous phrase, instead of what I previously thought was garble.I'm thankful for Baz Lurhmann and co., for their ability to carve out such a fantastic vision that left me, again, shattered; it was absolutely intense. I love a movie that can soak you up, and this take on Romeo + Juliet accomplishes it well.This version of the DVD has a load of extras as well, with takes on how the movie came together, and all of the people behind it. I found the accompanying extras to be quite an eye opener, but watch them after you've seen the movie.Overall, I was blown away by the movie and pleased with the extras that give you a real insight into what went on behind the cameras. I recommend this to people who have anything of a taste for movies. Really, it's that good.

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For students needing to study the text for GCSE or A Level, it is a magnificent take on the story, characters and language. Yes you have to remind the children that in Shakespeare's 1590s setting in Verona in Italy they did not have machine guns, cars and LA bling. But the story, the characters, the language is easy to study especially with English sub-titles. They are exposed to the text which is the point of making them study classic literature.As a movie version of a Shakespeare play it is superb. Teenagers really enjoy watching the young stars acting out this story. Magnificent direction. Yes the most studious will voluntarily read and re-read the text. Yes they need to do this to excel. But many teenagers these days are not naturally comfortable with newspapers and plays in their hands. Put it on smartphone or tablet and they will read 'War and Peace' at one sitting. Especially if you throw in some pictures.It was a play written to be performed not read.The themes, story, were meant to be king. Not the technology of the day (horses not cars, daggers not machine guns).A great gift for a teenage relative especially if they have to study this for exams.Do remind them it has sub-titles in English.If I had to compare it to say a really worthy version of Hamlet by Mel Gibson when he was super hot after Lethal Weapon, well great actor as he is and great Shakespearian actor as well, and with such a great director and supporting cast, well it was boring and a trial to watch. If they had put in a motorbike chase then it would have had some excitement as this Romeo and Juliet version certainly does.Shakespeare in original language and 1590s setting works well on the stage but not the screen. Update the language, keeping the story or update the setting as this version of Romeo and Juliet does.Highly recommended.

It was not until yesterday, the tragedy of this film hit me. The first time I watched this film was September 2015 in my Year 11 English class when we just so happened to be studying Romeo and Juliet. I am so grateful for that day because not only did I discover my favourite song (Talk Show Host - Radiohead), I fell in love with Leonardo DiCaprio. This film just gets it right on so many levels. This film is of epic proportion. It is a tragedy come to life. The mise en scene is just breathtaking, the penultimate scene in particular just blew me away. The sight of Romeo and Juliet laying side by side in a sea of lights was absolutely beautiful. The plot itself seems ludicrous on paper but the way it manifests on screen is strangely believable. That brings me to the performances. There is a reason that this performance thrust DiCaprio into the limelight. He IS Romeo. Right now I struggle how to even put it into words. As soon as he looked up on that beach, my heart was stolen. Not only is he beautiful, but he is so naive about love, so infatuated with Juliet. When he says he never saw true beauty until Juliet, you are completely sold. He is spellbound. The lengths that he goes to just to be with her is absurd, but it breaks your heart. Speaking of hearts breaking, Claire Danes really makes you feel for Juliet. The scene in particular where her father threatens to disown her is heart - wrenching. Not because of the thought alone, but because we realise that the only person who shows her real love is her nurse. I commend this film for its boldness and for its frankness (did I mention it retains the dialogue!) It does not try to twist the ending or sugarcoat the story. While you do feel bittersweet afterwards, this is a film that you will find yourself revisiting time and time again.

Although I struggled with the language I did enjoy the film. The music and the action shots were brilliant.

Product arrived and filled me with the intended nostalgia. The order slip had a handwritten "Thank you and enjoy!" in really nice penmanship, which is the main reason I'm writing this review 7 months after receiving my DVD. I just appreciate a personal touch.

even after all these years, I still think this captured the youth and spirit of the story in a way that I have rarely seen. Two thumbs up! (We're ever really that young? *twinkle*)

vampy, comedic, SHAKESPEARE !! great way with a young Leo ( and other upcoming actors of the time that have all made names for themselves since 1996, including some background characters with few lines ) .. GREAT MUSIC that I wish I could obtain a soundtrack !! A Shakespeare play set not in Verona, but in Venice Beach USA in a modern world ..For some, it might be "news" that Romeo & Juliet was written by Shakespeare hundreds of years after the saga unfolded -- similar issues exist to this very day .. and kids today are still exposed in school today about Shakespeare .. this is a great version on film to connect what generally confounds young students ( as they question why they have to even know about this play or any of his plays / sonnets )everyone I've shared this film with ( from highly educated down to young children ) have all enjoyed this little bit of history in a fun way

Très satisfait

Opinión de Romeo et Juliette [Francia] [Blu-ray] con ASIN: B0041HU44ULa edición francesa en blu-ray de Romeo + Julieta tiene audio castellano, a pesar de que en la contraportada no se indica nada (solo pone que trae audio y subtítulos en inglés y francés, así que no asustarse).Edición plagada de extras en inglés PERO con subtítulos en español.Copia/pega el ASIN que pongo arriba en el buscador de Amazon y te saldrá en los resultados la edición que estoy comentando. Espero que te sea útil.¡Un saludo!