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    William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet

    PG-131996 · Romance · 2h

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  1. William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (often shortened to Romeo + Juliet) is a 1996 romantic crime film directed, produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. It is a modernized adaptation of William Shakespeare 's tragedy of the same name, albeit still utilizing Shakespearean English.

  2. Nov 1, 1996 · Romeo + Juliet: Directed by Baz Luhrmann. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau. Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue.

    • (245K)
    • Drama, Romance
    • Baz Luhrmann
    • 1996-11-01
  3. Oct 28, 2021 · Romeo and Juliet is a crazy-beautiful play, and although there are thousands of ways to adapt it, from staid to gonzo, Baz Luhrmann’s William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet —25 years...

    • 2 min
    • Stephanie Zacharek
  4. Nov 1, 1996 · William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet. Rating: PG-13. Runtime: 2h 0min. Release Date: November 1, 1996. Genre: Drama, Romance. Baz Luhrmann's dazzling and unconventional adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic love story is spellbinding. Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes portray Romeo and Juliet, the youthful star-crossed lovers of the past.

    • Baz Luhrmann
    • Harold Perrineau
  5. Romeo and Juliet is arguably the classic romantic story of all time, so it’s little wonder that Shakespeare’s play has been reproduced on the silver screen so many times. In 1996 Baz Luhrmann’s version was released to great critical acclaim, grossing close to $150 million, and receiving nominations for a host of awards around the world.

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  7. Nov 24, 2020 · The lack of new Shakespeare adaptations hitting U.S. theaters provides us with an opportunity: to revisit Baz Luhrmann ’s “ Romeo + Juliet ,” released 24 years ago this month. A modern spin on the romantic tragedy defined by Luhrmann’s affective style, Jill Bilcock ’s frenetic editing, and that banger of a contemporary soundtrack ...

  8. Feb 10, 2021 · Published: February 10, 2021 2:07pm EST. It is 25 years since Australian auteur Baz Luhrmann released his gloriously spectacular version of Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet, starring Leonardo...

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