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Romeo And Juliet [DVD] [1996]

DVD ~ Leonardo DiCaprio
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  • Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Brian Dennehy, John Leguizamo, Pete Postlethwaite
  • Directors: Baz Luhrmann
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Special Edition, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Mar 2002
  • Run Time: 115 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005UWN2
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 841 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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While perhaps not the defining moment in the making of Leonardo DiCaprio’s career, his appearance in this dazzling take on William Shakepeare’s Romeo & Juliet back in 1996 did the careers of both Clare Danes and himself no harm at all. Perhaps the real star of the show here though is director Baz Luhrmann, who employs a frenetic, at times downright-brilliant style to the age-old tale of tale of star-crossed lovers. Luhrmann would go on to make Moulin Rouge a few years’ later.

From the off, his take on Romeo & Juliet explodes unpredictably onto the screen, bubbling with vision and originality, accompanied throughout by an excellent score and soundtrack that rightly spawned two spin-off CDs. There are sacrifices made along the way to support Luhrmann’s vision though, with the text being stripped down to leave the core of the story in tact, and that’s just one of a number of complaints that Shakespeare purists may have.

And yet, perhaps more than any other attempt to bring the work of the Bard to the screen of late, this is an extremely accessible entry-point to Shakepeare’s work. That it’s also by turns breathtaking, dazzling and a sheer joy to watch doesn’t harm its cause either. The two leads are charming, the support cast backs them up superbly, and the end result is one of the most interesting visual treats that Hollywood mustered up throughout the 1990s.--Simon Brew



Special Features

2.35 Wide Screen
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 9
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English\Dolby Digital 2.0 English
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital 2.0
Commentary By Baz Luhrmann Catherine Martin Don McAlpine And Craig Pearce
Cast And Crew Interviews
Directors Gallery Go Behind The Scenes With Baz Luhrmann
Cinematographers Gallery Scene Studies By Don McAlpine
Design Gallery Production Stills Narrated By Catherine Martin
Music Videos Young Hearts Run Free By Kym Mazelle And Kissing You By Desree
DVD ROM Screenplay Comparison Excerpts
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Film!, 8 Dec 2005
By Eileen (America) - See all my reviews
I hear so many people say that this film 'butchered' Shakespeare but I strongly think otherwise. Prepare yourself to see a modern twist of the classic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. It is a feast for the senses with lavish sets, a hip soundtrack, colorful costumes, and cutting edge direction. Leonardo and Claire give heart-wrenching performances. I think that Shakespeare would be pleased because this film really captures the raw teen-angst that the star-crossed lovers experienced. So, expect to see something different, and you just might find yourself pleasantly surprised.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, 10 Jan 2006
By brazen (London) - See all my reviews
In my experience, a lot of people have a very blinkered view of Shakespeare as being outdated and incomprehensible, but this film single-handedly dispels all of these modern preconceptions. It combines the timeless romance of Romeo and Juliet with some very edgy, in places borderline chaotic, direction from Luhrmann.

It is at some points reminiscent of Requiem For A Dream when it cuts to and from a scene, speeding up certain elements within a scene to draw attention to others, and has all the vibrancy of Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge with bold colours and fast-paced action.

This film is, in my opinion, the better kind of Shakespearean modernisation. Luhrmann's interpretation of the characters and the backdrop bring the play bang up to date; the opening scene comes to pass at a petrol station where rival gangs meet and subsequently enter into a gun-fight, and the fancy-dress party involving (amongst others) an astronaut; while at the same time the language is firmly rooted in the original text, losing none of the dramatic impact which was originally intended for audiences in the 16th century.

I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get (re)acquainted with Shakespeare, but without any of the boredom that may have been inflicted when first meeting with the Bard in school, and get to grips with one of his best known, and loved, plays.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is truly amazing..., 7 May 2006
By Kp Cowie "T Cowie" (Pembrokeshire, Wales) - See all my reviews
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It disapoints me when people stereotype this movie for the 'MTV' generation.

I studied this film in my english lessons recently, following the cinematography etc. and it was amazing on how the whole class got involved. Leonardo portrays a strong and dynamic character and he shows some really good acting throughout. The movie has a huuge following in my school, not just among the pupils, but along with the teachers as well.

The music that follows the movie is fantastic as well, so I would strongly recommend purchasing that along with this brilliant DVD. 5*

Tom Cowie
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1.0 out of 5 stars What a joke
I have seen some pretty poor adaptions, but converting Romeo and Juliet in to a modern day mafia/gangster film with actors who act more like string puppets and have no feel nor,... Read more
Published 8 days ago by N. Tobin

2.0 out of 5 stars ???... Shakespeare is turning in his GRAVE!!!
First of all and probably the reason that I hated this film so much, SHAKESPEARE IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE MODERN!!! IT JUST DOESN'T WORK!!!!!!! Read more
Published 12 days ago by A. Knight

2.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointing [especially with Leonardio Dicaprio]
I found this film very dissapointing. Lots of people raved about it and after viewing I scratched my head [not literally]. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Martyn R. Yates

5.0 out of 5 stars Great adaptation!!!!!
I saw this film first when I was ten years old, 3 years ago, I wasn't very interested in Shakespeare at the time but I did enjoy the movie. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms. Sheryl Andrews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great film!
No, it's not the exact play as written by the Bard. What it is, however, is a fast-paced, emotionally-charged film that gives the sense of what Romeo and Juliet is really about... Read more
Published 2 months ago by EJH

4.0 out of 5 stars For never was a story of more woe, than this of Juliet and her Romeo...
Okay so when you first begin to watch this movie your so close to branding it over dramatic, Americanised drivel. I'll admit it I nearly turned it off... Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Paterson

5.0 out of 5 stars Romeo and Juliet (1996 DVD)
Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes at their young best. A must for this year's GCSE student. M.A.W.
Published 5 months ago by Mr. M. A. Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars You find me a grave man...
Forget the Shakespeare; this is a damn good film in its own right - if a record is going to be covered or a film of a classic drama made, then it ought to be done as differently... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Barney McGrew

4.0 out of 5 stars up-date your Shakespeare
Much more digestable as an introduction to Shakespeare for, somehow, using a more modern situation, the characters all become more recognisable. Read more
Published 7 months ago by dylan

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant way of getting teenage son to understand the play!
This blew my teenage son away. At last he understood what Romeo and Juliet is all about. Setting the play in gangland California whilst using the original text - superb. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. H. M. Butterworth

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