Romeo leonardo dicaprio is aloof toward the goingson of his montague cousins, but after he realizes that juliet claire danes is a capulet at the end of one very wild party, the enmity between. Reviewed in the united kingdom on december 28, 2019. We have seen a modern version in the theatre, which was brilliant, but this film is really poor. But thats because leo is a good actor in this movie. Shakespeares famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of verona still retaining its original dialogue. Leonardo dicaprio, claire danes, john leguizamo, harold perrineau, pete postlethwaite, paul sorvino, brian dennehy, paul rudd, vondie curtishall, miriam margolyes, baz luhrmann.
Baz luhrmanns modern classic unfolds with its heart on its sleeve and guns ablaze. Only their death has a potential to make some difference. So let me just concentrate on the product itself, the dvd. Beautifully choreographed and shot, and a wonderful work it out and they are supported by two stars, leonardo dicaprio and claire danes, and a very clever techniques to improve the dialogue. Jul 28, 20 beautifully choreographed and shot, and a wonderful work it out and they are supported by two stars, leonardo dicaprio and claire danes, and a very clever techniques to improve the dialogue. The welltodo capulets have chosen paris, a dashing but dull time magazine cover boy, heir to glitzy verona beach, to wed juliet. Authentic settings and authentic acting, with romeo and juliet played by actors of about the right age as shakespeare intended. Star crossed lovers william shakespeares romeo and juliet.
I teach romeo and juliet to my students and i really dislike the leonardo dicaprio version. Movie details my only love sprung from my only hate. In this classic hollywood take on shakespeares tragic romance, dashing young romeo leslie howard, a montague, falls in love with the radiant juliet norma shearer, a member of the capulet family, the montagues sworn enemies. All of the elizabethan dialogue remains intact, but everything seems consistent with a modern setting. Douglas booth and academy award nominee hailee steinfeld lead an extraordinary ensemble cast as romeo and juliet, the starcrossed youths who fall for each other in spite of their feuding families. It is still a beautiful piece of work, and a riveting watch. Leonardo dicaprio, claire danes, john leguizamo, harold perrineau. Luhrmann did an excellent job of making the movie believable while using the quaint language.
Leonardo dicaprio was a great romeo, but, on the whole, this version is. But this one is interesting enough to be worth adding. Leonardo dicaprio and claire danes portray romeo and juliet, the youthful starcrossed lovers of the past. It is an adaptation and modernization of william shakespeares tragedy romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet fox digital hd hd picture quality. Set at an isolated allboys military academy, it follows the forbidden relationship between two cadets. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Romeo and juliet 1996 full movie hd leonardo dicaprio, claire danes, john leguizamo. Baz luhrmanns dazzling and unconventional adaptation of william shakespears classic love story is spellbinding. The montague and capulet families are embroiled in a longrunning feud. The image measures 2000 3000 pixels and was added on 1 january claire danes and leo di caprio were like teen royalty. For saints have hands that pilgrims hands do touch, and palm to palm is holy palmers kiss.
Luhrmann, danes, and dicaprio place this romeo and juliet in capable hands. Though the film is visually modern, the bards dialogue remains. Plot the rivalry between veronas two wellestablished families, the capulets and the montagues, affects the relationship of their children romeo and juliet. Having another sister to juliet creates a new perspective. Subtitles of different languages may be downloaded for free as a. The main leads had chemistry and alessandra was radiant as juliet even though she seemed older.
My only love sprung from my only hate in director baz luhrmanns contemporary take on william shakespeares classic tragedy, the montagues and capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of verona beach. Against the crumbling backdrop of political and social hierarchy, a chance meeting through a neon fish tank at a masquerade ball begets a desperate pact of love between starcrossed lovers romeo leonardo dicaprio and juliet claire danes. With leonardo dicaprio, claire danes, john leguizamo, harold perrineau. In this dazzling adaptation of shakespeares classic love story, oscar nominee leonardo dicaprio stars. If i profane with my unworthiest hand this holy shrine, the gentle sin is this. Polish, dutch flemish,norwegian,english,swedish,french,danish,polish. Oct 22, 2019 plot the rivalry between veronas two wellestablished families, the capulets and the montagues, affects the relationship of their children romeo and juliet. They light up the screen as the original starcrossed lovers against a thumping soundtrack and a boldly imagined modernday setting. Romeo leonardo dicaprio and juliet claire danes must hide their love from the world.
The montagues and capulets are two feuding families, whose children meet and fall in love. Leonardo dicaprio was a great romeo, but, on the whole, this version is a noisy mess. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. When romeo leonardo dicaprio, a montague, attends a capulet ball in disguise, he falls in love with the beautiful juliet claire danes. Nov 09, 20 we are then introduced to the character of romeo, played by leonardo decaprio. The classic story of romeo and juliet, set in a modern day city of verona beach. James cameron, danny boyle, john cale, baz luhrmann.
The movie was beautiful to the eye and the acting was top notch, a very convincing romeo and juliet, a job well done to the producers and cast. Nov 17, 2012 baz luhrmanns modern classic unfolds with its heart on its sleeve and guns ablaze. Leonardo dicaprio won favorite actor and claire danes won favorite actress in a romance at the 1997 blockbuster entertainment awards. Directed by academy award nominee baz luhrman moulin rouge, this adaption of the classic shakespearean play is passionate, visceral, sexy, violent, and otherworldly. The hieratic love story of the adolescents from the two families at enmity is definitely everliving. Set in the mythical city of verona beach, the montagues and capulets are two feuding families whose children meet and fall in love. Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much, which mannerly devotion shows in this. We are then introduced to the character of romeo, played by leonardo decaprio. They have to hide their love from the world because they know that their. Bought this for granddaughter studying romeo and juliet for gcse.
Large database of subtitles for movies, tv series and anime at opensubtitles. Watch romeo and juliet online stream full movie directv. The classic story of romeo and juliet, set in a modernday city of verona beach. Willing to defy the families feud, the two secretly get married, however their happy day turns tragic when juliet s cousin, tybalt basil rathbone kills romeo s. But the setting has been moved from its elizabethan origins to the futuristic urban backdrop of verona beach. Soon we meet juliet, who played by the lovely claire danes, who have seen too many movies. In this dazzling adaptation of shakespeares classic love story, oscar nominee leonardo dicaprio stars opposite claire danes. Shakespeares play is transferred to the futuristic urban backdrop of verona beach, california. Visitors of subtitlesbank have given a rating of 6. Willing to defy the families feud, the two secretly get married, however their happy day turns tragic when juliets cousin, tybalt basil rathbone kills romeos. The wellknown music fits perfectly, and the whole is wonderfully topped and tailed by laurence oliviers beautifully spoken prologue and epilogue. Leonardo dicaprio, kate winslet, billy zane, bill paxton, tilda. William shakespeares epic and searing love story has been revitalized for a whole new generation by academy awardwinning screenwriter julian fellowes and acclaimed director carlo carlei.
The film stars leonardo dicaprio and claire danes in the title. They still speak in shakespearean language but they do so in much shorter speeches and it is more understandable for students. They have to hide their love from the world because they know that their parents will not allow them to be together. Six degrees of separation from lilia cuntapay with eng subs cinema one originals duration. My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand to smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss. With hale appleman, charlie barnett, adam barrie, chris bresky.
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