![]() Although it doesn't exactly follow the original play and changes quite a few things, many still believe the modern portrayal of Romeo and Juliet is one of the best Shakespeare movie adaptations they've seen since it helps the audience to understand the characters' motives and fully grasp the tragedy that unfolds before them. Updated on March 16th, 2022 by Kayleigh Banks: With Killing Eve's season 3 recreating the iconic bathroom scene from Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, it's safe to say that the movie is still a pop culture phenomenon. The fact that many schools also study it just goes to how it still holds cultural and aesthetic influence on the world too (which will likely continue with the generations to come). While the play is typically placed in 13th century Italy, Baz Luhrmann took a very unusual, yet correct, approach to his 1996 production of Romeo and Juliet. ![]() Shakespeaere’s play are represented in many different ways, each producer altering the script to add their own flair. ![]() ![]() While he did a few changes from the original play, a lot of people still love to go back to Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet (1996) since they believe the modernized version helps make it more relatable and engaging. In reality what I am describing is a scene from the classic Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet. There have also been a few artists who have gone a step further and attempted to produce their own adaptation of the memorable Shakespearean work. RELATED: Best Shakespeare Movies For Beginners Although all of Shakespeare's 38 plays have proven to be quite memorable, the one that is most prominent today is Romeo and Juliet. It may have been first performed in the 1500s (via International Business Times), but elements of the tragic play (such as "the star-crossed lovers") can be found in the likes of several popular TV shows, romcoms, musicals, and even video games.
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