Baz is so *cool*

Rating: Null/10 (10 July 2000)

The only drawback to this "entertainment vehicle" of a movie - I don't know how anyone could've hated something so original- was Claire Danes. Other than the fact that, at the time, she probably was cast to attract a young (more female, which would also explain Dicap.) audience, I don't know how she was chosen over countless MUCH BETTER actresses of her agegroup.
I don't understand what the deal is with people saying the dialogue was blurted out without comprehension or understanding from the speakers. I thought it was perfect in this aspect
Many of those who "hate" this movie are probably reminded of the more conventional romantic R&J of 1969. I believe though, that there are a few scenes that are actually more romantic in the new version, like the wedding, and in a twisted sort of way, the suicides.
All in all, a GREAT movie to watch: extremely creative, eccentric, great acting (except for Danes), KILLER soundtrack, and on top of that, just happens to derive its screenplay from Mr. William Shakespeare's most tragic love story of all time.