Neat modern adaptation on Shakespeare's tragedy.

Rating: 8/10 (12 June 2014)

This is a neat modern adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic and tragic tale, Romeo and Juliet, where the feuding families of the Montagues and the Capulets are foretold in the Italian city of Verona. The lives and affair of star-crossed lovers Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet are complicated by their feuding families.
Though set in modern times, this movie still follows Shakespeare's play somewhat to a T, helped by the actors' theatrical delivery of the original dialog, the intense drama and the enchanting story. Director Baz Luhrmann did a great job putting together the movie, placing his own unique style into the play but retaining the original intent of the story. The entire setting and scenery are set in this very wildly multi-colored atmosphere, giving the movie a very hip element. Lastly, the cast of characters were nicely assembled, all pulling off some very bold acting performances.
Overall, it's a good combination of classic theater and modern Hollywood cinema.
Grade B