At Least It's Better Than the Original

Rating: 4/10 (3 May 2007)

Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialog. The gun-toting members of the families wage a vicious war on the streets as the star-crossed lovers, their tragic destiny.
When I saw the first 10 minutes of the film, I thought it would be one of the worst movies ever made! It even made the original look like a masterpiece! But when I continue watching it, it actually gets better and better, but not by a whole lot.
First, I probably like this film because of the modern update. I didn't like the play that Shakespeare wrote but this one actually manages the descents for me to recommend it. This film is loud, exaggerated, and bombastic! At first, those were meant to be bad things in the movie but as it progresses, I liked it.
The acting in the film is much better in this film than the original (by Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes). I also liked the bizarre set pieces and songs throughout the film. It gives itself a hint of originality to it. I even thought the ending was much better.
I'm not a fan of the play. Maybe you don't have to listen to my review. I liked this version somewhat better than the original because of its fresh feel. It's not a masterpiece but it's decent enough for a rent.