Apple TVRomeo + Juliet (1996)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
In director Baz Luhrmann's contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is visually modern, the bard's dialogue remains.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
In director Baz Luhrmann's contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is visually modern, the bard's dialogue remains.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily explores universal human themes of love, hatred, and the tragic consequences of inherited societal divisions, rather than promoting a specific political ideology. Its critique of tribalism and violence is a moral and humanistic one, making it largely apolitical.
Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet' demonstrates significant diversity through the explicit recasting of several traditionally white Shakespearean roles with minority actors. Despite this intentional casting, the film's narrative primarily adheres to the original play's themes and does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.
Secondary
Several characters, including Mercutio and Tybalt, who are canonically understood as white Europeans in Shakespeare's original play, are portrayed by actors of different races in this adaptation.
The film portrays Christianity through the sympathetic character of Friar Laurence and pervasive religious iconography. While the Friar's well-intentioned actions contribute to the tragedy, the narrative does not condemn the faith itself, but rather highlights human failings and the destructive nature of the feud against a backdrop of spiritual ideals.
Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet' does not contain any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative strictly adheres to the original play's focus on the heterosexual love story between Romeo and Juliet and the conflict between their families, without exploring queer identities or relationships.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet." All major characters, including Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, and Tybalt, retain their original canonical genders from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.8
Critic Ratings
7.4
6.0
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