Romeo + Juliet (M) Presented on 35mm

Romeo + Juliet at Revival House Perth Thursday Red Reruns

Experience Shakespeare's timeless tragedy reimagined for the MTV generation in Baz Luhrmann's electrifying 1996 adaptation! Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes ignite the screen as the star-crossed lovers in this bold, contemporary retelling set in the neon-soaked beaches of Verona Beach. While keeping Shakespeare's original dialogue intact, Luhrmann transforms swords into guns, horses into cars, and creates a kinetic visual feast that pulses with energy.

This isn't your typical period piece - it's a rock video meets Renaissance poetry, featuring a soundtrack that became a cultural phenomenon with artists like Radiohead, Garbage, and The Cardigans. The film's rapid-fire editing, vibrant cinematography, and over-the-top production design create a sensory overload that perfectly captures young love's intensity and tragedy.

Supporting performances from John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau, and Pete Postlethwaite bring depth to this modern fairy tale, while Luhrmann's audacious direction proves that classic stories can be both faithful and revolutionary.

Presented on authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!

When: Thursday, July 31st at 8:00 PM
Where: Revival House Perth
Rating: M - Violence, drug use, and mature themes

A visually stunning and emotionally devastating adaptation that proved Shakespeare could speak to a new generation - essential viewing for lovers of bold filmmaking and eternal romance.