Review of Romeo + Juliet (1996) by Injureddriver — 03 Aug 2022

Is this movie great, objectively speaking? Maybe, maybe not. All I know is that I freaking love it, and in my opinion it's aged like a fine wine. It's deliberately quarky editing and humor of certain scenes together with the Shakespearean drama of the tale, mold into a fully cohesive and realized vision of this ancient classic told in a modern setting.

Only very seldomly does the Shakespearean line delivery feel awkward agaisnt the juxtaposition of a modern environment, thanks in large part to great performances by the cast, a fitting soundtrack, and awe-inspiring visuals.

There are so many brilliant and beautiful cinematic shots in this movie. The visuals are the true highlight of this film, just above, yet working in perfect tandem alongside the epic love drama that is the story itself.