This classic story of Romeo and Juliet is modern version. Leonardo DiCaprio acts the role of Romeo. He was very young in this movie because this is a 1996 American movie. Claire Danes plays the role of Juliet. The scene was city of Verona Beach, and there are two hostile families. These families' children meet and fall in love at a party. Juliet is from the House of Capulet, but Romeo is from the House of Montague. They have to make a secret of their love because they know that their parents will never allow their love. They are in torment because of their identity.
In the movie, Tybalt who is Juliet's cousin fought with Mercutio who is Romeo's best friend. At first, Tybalt challenged Romeo to fight, but Romeo refused to fight with him because of Juliet. So, Mercutio accepted the fight instead of Romeo. In the fight, Mercutio was wounded. Then, he said that "A pox on both your houses." I think he was right and what he said became true. I think he wanted to stop their strife because he didn't want to increase people who embroiled in conflict any more.
Of course, the most favorite scene is the last scene. Romeo heard about Juliet's death and he was shocked. He bought poison before going to the church. He didn't know that Juliet's death was a fake. He drank the poison when Juliet woke up. I think they are passing each other and misunderstanding. I think this was a true tragedy, and also Father Lawrence had cruel end.
I enjoyed watching this movie. I cannot see this movie without tears. I was moved very much. If I hear about a lover's death, I couldn't believe it. I may choose death or I probably lost my hope of living.
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