Sensational Shakespeare

Rating: Null/10 (12 November 2003)

Baz Luhrmann's unconventional adaptation of Williams Shakespeare's classic love story is nothing short of dazzling.
Never before have we seen Shakespeare portrayed quite like this, with his original Elizabethan poetry dropped into the modern urban setting of 'Verona Beach'.
This contemporary retelling of Romeo & Juliet's tragic love affair is simply unforgettable and makes the occasionally obscure language of Shakespeare accessible and desirable to a new generation.
The wonderfully assembled cast more than do justice to Shakespeare's compelling tale of true love and pure hate, including a great performance from DiCaprio before he endeavoured to create the appalling tragedy that was 'Titanic'.
Luhrmann's action-packed romantic tragedy is quite simply superb, with first-class directing and also great editing which brilliantly illustrates the fast-pace action and the heart felt emotion of the movie.