Romeo & Juliet (2013)

About Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet (2013) is a British-Italian romantic drama directed by Carlo Carlei and based on William Shakespeare's timeless tale of tragic love. The movie revolves around Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families.

Making / Production

Set in the Renaissance period as opposed to a modern setting, the film's production sought to retain the original language of the play while making adjustments to the original script. Filmed primarily in Italy, it strove to maintain an authentic sense of place and time. The film was produced by Echo Lake Entertainment, Amber Entertainment, and Swarovski Entertainment.

Actors

• Douglas Booth as Romeo: With his romantic demeanour and passionate performance, Booth expertly portrays the young man lost in love.
• Hailee Steinfeld as Juliet: As the young star-crossed lover, Steinfeld's portrayal of Juliet is full of youthful innocence and doomed passion.
• Paul Giamatti as Friar Laurence: Giamatti, with his seasoned experience, gives an impressive performance as the peace-seeking friar tangled up in the lovers' plans.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is the first cinematic version of the story in 16 years since Baz Luhrmann's modern adaption in 1996.
• The movie was critically panned for its focus on style over substance, emphasizing aesthetics over emotional depth.

Awards

Though the film did not win any renowned awards, it was nominated for Best European Film at the David di Donatello Awards 2014.

Quotes

• "Thus with a kiss, I die." - Romeo
• "My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep. The more I give to thee, The more I have, For both are infinite." - Juliet

Music, Soundtrack

• "A Thousand Times Goodnight" - Abel Korzeniowski
• "Come, Gentle Night" - Abel Korzeniowski
• "The Cheek of Night" - Abel Korzeniowski