The 2013 film adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, directed by Carlo Carlei and written by Julian Fellowes (the creator of Downton Abbey), was an attempt to revitalize William Shakespeare’s tragic romance for a 21st-century audience. Unlike the high-octane 1996 Baz Luhrmann version, this film returned to a lush, traditional Renaissance-era setting, filming on location in Verona, Mantua, and Rome. Production and Creative Direction
As the device sank beneath the surface, their digital love letters, too, began to disappear. But Romeo and Giulietta knew that their love was stronger than any password or hashtag. They shared one final, desperate kiss, and as the city lights twinkled behind them, they knew that their love would endure, even in the face of adversity.
As tensions escalated, Romeo and Giulietta grew more desperate. They hatched a plan to escape Verona, to leave their families' bitter feud behind and start anew. But fate had other plans. romeu e julieta 2013
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 – Lovely to watch, light on tragedy, heavy on heart.)
Juliet (Hailee Steinfeld): Cast at age 14, Steinfeld was closer to the character’s actual age in the play (13) than most previous actresses. Her performance was noted for its youthful vulnerability. The 2013 film adaptation of Romeo & Juliet
The two meet at a party and fall in love, exchanging sweet messages and tender moments. However, their families' animosity towards each other threatens to tear them apart. As their love grows stronger, they must navigate the complexities of their families' hatred and the dangers of their forbidden love.
Review: Romeo and Juliet, 2013 – The Shakespearean Student But Romeo and Giulietta knew that their love
Skip it if you:
The 2013 film adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, directed by Carlo Carlei and written by Julian Fellowes (the creator of Downton Abbey), was an attempt to revitalize William Shakespeare’s tragic romance for a 21st-century audience. Unlike the high-octane 1996 Baz Luhrmann version, this film returned to a lush, traditional Renaissance-era setting, filming on location in Verona, Mantua, and Rome. Production and Creative Direction
As the device sank beneath the surface, their digital love letters, too, began to disappear. But Romeo and Giulietta knew that their love was stronger than any password or hashtag. They shared one final, desperate kiss, and as the city lights twinkled behind them, they knew that their love would endure, even in the face of adversity.
As tensions escalated, Romeo and Giulietta grew more desperate. They hatched a plan to escape Verona, to leave their families' bitter feud behind and start anew. But fate had other plans.
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 – Lovely to watch, light on tragedy, heavy on heart.)
Juliet (Hailee Steinfeld): Cast at age 14, Steinfeld was closer to the character’s actual age in the play (13) than most previous actresses. Her performance was noted for its youthful vulnerability.
The two meet at a party and fall in love, exchanging sweet messages and tender moments. However, their families' animosity towards each other threatens to tear them apart. As their love grows stronger, they must navigate the complexities of their families' hatred and the dangers of their forbidden love.
Review: Romeo and Juliet, 2013 – The Shakespearean Student
Skip it if you: