Chillingly original take on the classic love story turned 20th century

Rating: 10/10 (12 July 2000)

I absolutely love this movie. My parents weren't thrilled about me seeing it when i was 9 when it was released on video and in the theaters so i read the play before it was even out. I am the only one of my friends that can say that i read romeo and juliet when I was 8 and understood it. Clair Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio just totally hit it in this movie. Many people think that the movie is just a gangbanning play off of the classic 15th century play but it isn't and it especially speaks to the new generation. The sound track is amazing. I used to have it but my brother broke it in half but if you have a chance to hear it listen to it. Especially the theme song by Des'rea. This movie is just so touching. So many opportunity to stop them from killing them selves but it just went by. You'll be asking yourself why didn't the deliverer ask for romeo. Why didn't the Priest stop romeo's friend. Why did juliet have to touch his face and not his leg. so many questions one fatal answer.