Upon release, the film was polarizing. Roger Ebert was famously harsh, lamenting the "mess" the "punk version" made of Shakespeare. Today, the film enjoys a strong cult following.
The look of Romeo + Juliet is iconic, largely due to the work of and costume designer Kym Barrett .
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Traditional swords were replaced by high-end pistols with brand names like "Sword" and "Dagger". Upon release, the film was polarizing
A dark, obsessive trip-hop track that serves as the sonic blueprint for the film's dangerous romance.
The multi-platinum soundtrack features iconic 90s artists, including: "#1 Crush" – Garbage "Lovefool" – The Cardigans "Kissing You" – Des'ree The look of Romeo + Juliet is iconic,
Luhrmann’s Verona is not fair Verona; it’s a warzone. The opening shot of a television screen informs us we are watching a news report: “Two households, both alike in dignity.” The camera pans across a fractured skyline dominated by the skyscrapers of the Montague and Capulet corporations.
The wardrobe of Romeo + Juliet , designed by Kym Barrett, remains a massive influence on streetwear and high fashion today. It creates a stark, visual dichotomy between the two families. The Montagues The Capulets Casual, utilitarian, rebellious, beach-skater Sleek, tailored, aristocratic, dangerous Key Pieces