Review of Romeo + Juliet (1996) by Stefans. — 05 Mar 2009

Baz Luhrmann's take on Romeo + Juliet is - highly emotional - lush and wild - innovative - unforgettable.

This review of Romeo + Juliet (1996) was written by Stefans. on 05 Mar 2009.

Romeo + Juliet has generally received positive reviews.

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