Updated to modern Verona Beach (rather than Verona, Italy), this film has all the pop and zip one would expect from a tale of family feud, star-crossed lovers and bloodthirsty vengeance. ... Wide sweeping shots of the city show the destruction and expanse of the Capulet and Montague empires. Lots of music, fast cuts, fantastic cinematography and superb sets and costumes make it the lively tale it was meant to be. ... Shakespeare may be rolling around in his grave after seeing this film, but English classes all over the world can breathe a little easier when it comes time to take the Romeo and ...

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