tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14812333.post6062214124280829547..comments2023-11-05T02:01:53.847-06:00Comments on Antagony & Ecstasy: BLOCKBUSTER HISTORY: LITERARY CLASSICS WITH MR. LUHRMANNTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491952893581644049noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14812333.post-1285536875716074352013-05-14T13:11:10.102-05:002013-05-14T13:11:10.102-05:00Kelsy- May I share a dirty secret? I'm not muc...Kelsy- May I share a dirty secret? I'm not much of an R&J fan either. I think that as far as tragic Shakespearean romances go, it's not a patch on <i>Antony & Cleopatra</i>.<br /><br />Brian- And that right there is part of the problem: I first saw it when I was either 20 or 21, and at least a smidgen too old to gin up the right nostalgia for it.<br /><br />Benjamin- I had completely forgotten that part of <i>Hot Fuzz</i>. Thanks for reminding me! I can't believe how long it's been since I last watched that and <i>Shaun</i>.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491952893581644049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14812333.post-37603380563097178992013-05-13T22:25:35.712-05:002013-05-13T22:25:35.712-05:00Pete Postlethwaite was always outstanding, no matt...Pete Postlethwaite was always outstanding, no matter what the movie, wasn't he? I like this movie and think DiCaprio and Danes acquit themselves pretty well, though Luhrmann's screaming obviousness can be annoying. If you've already established that "sword" = pistol, we're going to get that "longsword" = shotgun once you cut to the shotgun. You don't need an actual sign that says "longsword."<br /><br />Also, this movie and its use of "Lovefool" is the basis of one of the funniest left-field gags from Hot Fuzz.Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14709333325776591295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14812333.post-53540468339084056872013-05-13T21:27:27.739-05:002013-05-13T21:27:27.739-05:00I dearly love this movie in the same way I dearly ...I dearly love this movie in the same way I dearly love a lot of things from when I was 14 or 15 years old. Would I like it if it was brand new or I saw it for the first time tomorrow? I don't know, but as a teenager, and one with a love for theatre, the movie was an important moment in my life, and I still treasure it because of that.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546972990126033036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14812333.post-60568314980412683082013-05-13T14:15:53.644-05:002013-05-13T14:15:53.644-05:00I hate most version of Romeo and Juliet, but that&...I hate most version of Romeo and Juliet, but that's because I have no heart. Mercutio is the saving grace of every version for me, and I think Harold Perrineau delivers as a cross-dressing, e-dropping, raver. It a completely bizarre take on the character, but I love it. Overall, this movie is just too much, although it was an awesome watch during my 9th grade English class.<br /><br />I prefer Zeffirelli's version, if only because the characters are 1) so so pretty, and 2) seem to understand what they're saying. And I agree, the score saves it, even if it's not a gospel version of "When Doves Cry."Kelsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426905949964284182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14812333.post-43207278602169510212013-05-13T12:46:22.773-05:002013-05-13T12:46:22.773-05:00KingKubrick- There's o disputanding the gustib...KingKubrick- There's o <i>disputand</i>ing the <i>gustibus</i>, as they say. As far as "definitive" goes, I think that the Zeffirelli version takes that pretty handily, whether you love it or find it a little bit mannered and stuffy (I'm closer to the latter, but the score does a whole lot to save it).<br /><br />We will have to agree to disagree on Mercutio.<br /><br />Alison- Fun story, thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Everybody- Just want to point out that I added an update at the end, having failed to bring something up in my review at first that I really wanted to touch on.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491952893581644049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14812333.post-21302346457879194692013-05-13T07:46:33.758-05:002013-05-13T07:46:33.758-05:00I have such vivid memories of this film, which cam...I have such vivid memories of this film, which came out when I was 6 years old, and I thought it was an underground arthouse film (since I was the only one of my classmates who saw it/understood it). I thought I was so much more of a badass because I liked Leo before Titanic. Ahhh, memories.<br /><br />Also I remember my sister's massive freakout when someone dropped the ghetto blaster (remember those?) her soundtrack was left in. <br /><br />Just thought I'd share.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080374494994355461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14812333.post-23188504597547644222013-05-13T04:54:20.380-05:002013-05-13T04:54:20.380-05:00Sorry Tim, I have to disagree with some points mad...Sorry Tim, I have to disagree with some points made in your review. As a male born in 1985, who loves testosterone-fuelled cinema as much as anyone, I have t say Baz's Romeo and Juliet is, in my opinion, the definitive cinematic telling of this story. Harold Perrineau's portrayal of Mercutio (queen mab speech especially) is genius. Maybe it's the nostalgia talking but I don't think Baz has come close to making another movie as good as this one. Romeo and Juliet is one of the reasons I was so excited for Gatsby: Baz works best when adding outre style to a classic work of literature.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634087887519608773noreply@blogger.com