Romeo and Juliet, a classic in every form

Rating: 9/10 (8 May 2005)

I find it incredible how people today cannot appreciate the beauty of speech. In Luhrmann's version of Romeo and Juliet, using Spakespeare's original text help the EDUCATED viewer understand the deep sub-text. Perhaps a person who has not studied Shakespeare will not understand that using a modern day situation, with Shakespeare's text, teaches the audience on cruel fate and how it can affect anyone.
Allowing stereotypes to fill the persona of Montague and Capulet helps conceive the viewing of one true love and destiny. Two groups, so different can still hold and give forth love for each other. Seeing this in a mainstream movie may be able to help this new generation that holds true to a split society.
To people who have reviewer this movie with negative comments: When writing a piece that that public may view, be sure to use a polite and professional tone.
Sincerely, Jade