Love that never dies

Rating: Null/10 (21 January 1999)

This is surely one story that will never die as the love that is portrayed within it. When I first saw this film I was amazed at the way in which Claire Danes and Leonardo Dicaprio worked so well together and played such a wonderful Romeo and Juliet. Leo had the gracious, handsome look and he portrayed so convincingly the lovestruck teenager who just wanted to love Juliet even though their families were fighting against each other. Claire played an equally dynamic part as she too knowing she couldn't be with her Romeo would have rather died than marry Paris - the suitor chosen by her father. I like this film because of the modern way it is set out and because of the way in which they actually meet, share their first kiss and even in the way that this film has been adapted to show a heart-wrenching, tear-jerking last scene as they die in each other's arms!!!!! I also like the music within the film as it is modern and it suits each particular scene. (especially listen to the song when they get married - you'll have a lump in your throat).