# Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet Film Review

https://www.chicagofilmsociety.org/2026/08/23/william-shakespeares-romeo-juliet/

Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film 'Romeo + Juliet' premiered at Music Box Theatre. Directed with modern flair, it modernized Shakespeare's original play. The film is now celebrated for its emotional intensity and cultural impact.

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