It is an adaptation and modernization of william shakespeare s tragedy romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet movie 1996 leonardo dicaprio, claire. You almost laugh watching them put a hip, hotblooded spin on the bard. The classic shakespearean romantic tragedy gets a stylized, modern rock update. Baz luhrmanns epic retelling of the shakespeares classic stars leonardo dicaprio. Baz luhrmanns dazzling and unconventional adaptation of william shakespears classic love story is spellbinding. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers. Dec 07, 2019 romeo and juliet movie trailer 1996 plot synopsis. The film stars leonardo dicaprio and claire danes in the title roles.
He has been nominated for ten golden globe awards, winning two, and four academy awards he is so famous with the movie titanic leonardo dicaprio, 1996 but forever the love of my life. William shakespeare play, craig pearce screenplay 1 more credit. Twentiethcentury teenagers leonardo dicaprio, claire danes tragically fall in love. Their two rival families, the montaques and the capulets, baz luhrmanns dazzling and unconventional adaptation of william shakespeares classic love story is spellbinding. Name professor course date romeo and juliet, an analysis of the 1968 film adaptation romeo and juliet is one of the most famous literary works by william shakespeare studentshare our website is a unique platform where students can share their papers in a matter of giving an example of the work to be done. Jan 1, 2020 i love shakespeare see more ideas about shakespeare, romeo and juliet and romeo juliet 1996. Leonardo dicaprio and claire danes portray romeo and juliet, the youthful starcrossed lovers of the past. The classic shakespearean romantic tragedy is updated by director baz luhrmann to a postmodern. 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 the two clans becomes the root of his angst.
Leonardo dicaprio at the height of his tiger beat cover phase. William shakespeares romeo and juliet is a 1996 american romantic crime tragedy film directed, coproduced, and cowritten by baz luhrmann, co produced. Their two rival families, the montaques and the capulets, baz luhrmanns dazzling and unconventional adaptation of william shakespeare s classic love story is spellbinding. Leonardo dicaprio is 21, claire danes is 17, and, yes, class, they do get naked in william shakespeares romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet belongs to a tradition of tragic romances stretching back to antiquity. The montagues and capulets are rival mafia families, and the depicted romance between their children, romeo leonardo dicaprio and juliet claire danes, did wonders for each actors burgeoning. With leonardo dicaprio, claire danes, john leguizamo, harold perrineau. Shakespeares famous play is updated to the hip modern. Win william shakespeares romeo and juliet on bluray oct 17, 2010. Mar 21, 2020 despite the circumstances surrounding its conception being rather hazy, romeo and juliet has endured for an exceptionally long time. This is the official trailer of romeo and juliet, made by baz luhrmann in 1996 and released by 20th century fox.
The film updates the setting to modern day and the swords and daggers mentioned in the original text have been changed to pistol models. The plot is based on an italian tale translated into verse as the tragical history of romeus and juliet by arthur brooke in 1562 and retold in prose in palace of pleasure by william painter in 1567. Seven adaptations of romeo and juliet in 2020 leonardo. Set in the mythical city of verona beach, the montagues and capulets are two feuding families whose children meet and fall in love. 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. Win william shakespeare s romeo and juliet on bluray oct 17, 2010. Apr 27, 2020 explore navghtyyys board leonardo dicaprio.
Romeo and juliet movie not the leonardo dicaprio version. Built over the period 1780 to 1840, this was the summer house of mexican presidents until 1940. The film runs for exactly two hours, in line with the prologue which states. But the setting has been moved from its elizabethan origins to the futuristic urban backdrop of verona beach. William shakespeare is said to have adapted the play at some point between 1591 and 1595 based on a story by arthur brooke in 1562, and since then, it has been adapted into just about everything you can imagine. Antboy comedy movie adventure family english free full film duration. 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, where romeo and juliet fall in. William shakespeare, craig pearce, baz luhrmannstars. The montague and capulet families are embroiled in a longrunning feud. It was directed by australian baz luhrmann and stars leonardo dicaprio and claire danes in the eponymous roles the film is a modernization of shakespeares play, designed to appeal.
It was directed by australian baz luhrmann and stars leonardo dicaprio and claire danes in the eponymous roles. Romeo leonardo dicaprio and juliet claire danes must hide their love from the world. Directed by academy award nominee baz luhrman moulin rouge, this adaption of the classic shakespearean play is passionate, visceral, sexy, violent, and otherworldly. Leonardo dicaprio actor, claire danes actor, baz luhrmann director, producer, writer rated shakespeares famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of verona still retaining its original dialogue. They instantly fall in love when romeo crashes a party and meets juliet, despite their being members of feuding families. Leonardo dicaprio and claire danes portray romeo and juliet, the youthful starcrossed lovers of the past who now meet in the futuristic urban backdrop of verona beach. Baz luhrmanns epic retelling of the shakespeare s classic stars leonardo dicaprio. Just like the play, the movie runs for exactly two hours. Baz luhrmanns kaleidoscopic film adaptation of romeo and juliet, while often leaving much to be desired from the two main actors in the way of delivery, presents a fascinating modern interpretation of the 16th century drama.
Feb 08, 2011 this is the official trailer of romeo and juliet, made by baz luhrmann in 1996 and released by 20th century fox. See more ideas about romeo and juliet, romeo juliet 1996 and leonardo dicaprio. Why leo and claire danes fought on the set of romeo. Shakespeare s famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of verona still retaining its original dialogue. Verona beach is the setting for the immortal pair of starcrossed lovers and their bored, violent families and friends. Seizing on kenneth branaghs mission to make the bard more accessible to modern audiences, luhrmann produced an mtv shotgun blast to the face. A true love letter to one of the best movies of the nineties, this event is an absolute must for fans. Shakespeares famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of.
It was among shakespeares most popular plays during his lifetime and along with hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Leonardo dicaprio actor, claire danes actor, baz luhrmann director, producer, writer rated shakespeare s famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of verona still retaining its original dialogue. Starring leonardo dicaprio, claire danes, brian dennehy, john leguizamo, pete. See more ideas about leonardo dicaprio, romeo and juliet and young leonardo dicaprio. Jul 26, 2007 william shakespeares romeo and juliet is a slick blast of decadence, the kind of violent swanktrash music video that may make you feel like reaching for the remote control. Shakespeares play is transferred to the futuristic urban backdrop of verona beach, california. When romeo leonardo dicaprio, a montague, attends a capulet ball in disguise, he falls in love with the beautiful juliet claire danes. Shakespeares famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of verona still retaining its original dialogue. David ansen, film critic, describes it as alternately enrapturing and exhausting, brilliant and gliba romeo and juliet more for the eyes than the ears. Starz delivers exclusive original series and the best hollywood hits. Romeo leonardo dicaprio is aloof toward the goingson of his montague cousins, but after he.