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Romeo + Juliet review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 08/27/2012
"live and be prosperous." words uttered by Romeo. A gunfight ensues when Montague boys and Tybalt Capulet (John Leguizamo) encounter each other. Romeo Montague (Leonardo DiCaprio) becomes in love with Juliet Capulet (Claire Danes). A modern stylistic take on one of the most popular play of William Shakespeare. Screenplay was superb as the lines were kept for it's authenticity. With dialogues such as: Captain Prince - "All are punished!" Mercutio - "If love be rough with you, be rough with love. Prick love for pricking and you beat love down." A then youthful Leonardo DiCaprio shows early brilliance but the scene stealer was definitely Pete Postlethwaite. Costumes, editing, set pieces, soundtrack and performances were impressive. The special features were insightful especially …
