1996 - Romeo Giulietta

The 1996 film , directed by Baz Luhrmann , reimagines the classic tragedy in the high-octane setting of "Verona Beach".

: Driven by their intense connection, they are secretly wed by Friar Laurence , who hopes their union will finally end the bloody conflict between their families. Romeo Giulietta 1996

: The peace is shattered when Juliet’s cousin, Tybalt, kills Romeo’s best friend, Mercutio. In a blind rage, Romeo kills Tybalt and is subsequently exiled to Mantua. The 1996 film , directed by Baz Luhrmann

Romeo + Juliet made love feel epic The 1996 film starring ... - Facebook In a blind rage, Romeo kills Tybalt and

: Amidst a city plagued by gang violence and gunfights, Romeo Montague (Leonardo DiCaprio) sneaks into a Capulet party. There, he sees Juliet Capulet (Claire Danes) through a fish tank, and the two fall instantly in love.

: Desperate to be with Romeo, Juliet fakes her death with a sleeping potion. However, a missed message leads Romeo to believe she is truly dead. He returns to her tomb and takes his own life just as she wakes up. Seeing him dead, Juliet follows suit, ending the story in a final, heartbreaking embrace. Movie Highlights

In this modern retelling, the Montagues and Capulets are not just feuding noble families but warring .