After reading the original Romeo and Juliet, we watched the 2013 version. Seeing as how I was not a fan of it, I was excited to hear that we were watching the Baz Luhrman version, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
I love the many allusions that are made to the original script. One of these is how the gun brand is "sword." Not only does this keep with the original theme, but it allowed the script to remain the same. This is another thing that I love about this version. In the 2013 version, the script is so altered that many of the original meanings are lost. In the one we're currently watching, the script remains exactly the same. I believe this preserves the integrity and essence of the show, while making it relatable to different generations.
I also love how Romeo and Juliet look more in the same age group. While they're older than the script calls for, it still makes it more relatable and appropriate. It's hard to enjoy a movie when the entire time you're thinking about how Juliet looks twelve, and Romeo looks twenty. In this version, Juliet anf Romeo both look to be around 16-18.
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