What makes Baz Luhrmann's film of Romeo and Juliet a memorable film? ... Instant pure love is what Romeo and Juliet have and always will have. ... Where Tybalt represents hate Romeo and Juliet represent love. ... Both Romeo and Juliet dream of death. ... There are close ups on both Romeo and Juliet's eyes. ...

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• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Adding to what some have called a MTV style of movie, Luhrman's modern theme did not derail the moral of the story. ... The actors in the 1996 remake of Romeo and Juliet are not conservatively dressed. ... Juliet, as she graciously dances, notices Romeo and their eyes truly make a connection. ... I found Luhrman's initial meeting between Romeo and Juliet to be rated "R." Romeo and Juliet, just as in Zeffereli's film, meet at the Capulet party. ...

• Word Count: 2104
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School