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Title: The DiCaprio Version
Review: My friends and I call this the DiCaprio version, and boy is it amazing! I think perhaps this movie is a 5 star or a 1 star - in other words, you either love it or you hate it. I definitely loved it!This movie steps away from the traditional ideas of Romeo and Juliet and delivers something completely new. Sure, seeing DiCaprio spouting Shakespeare takes a bit of getting used to, but once the original shock subsides the plot just takes over.The amazing thing is that Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes actually manage it. They pull it off! Romeo and Juliet cease to be the protagonists of an archaic, dusty, old romance and become real people with real love.One other thing, often overlooked: the music! Each song is perfect for each scene - adding just enough, never distracting and never taking away.Yes, the DiCaprio version is different, but that's exactly what Romeo and Juliet needed.
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