But the actors in Luhrmann’s version, Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, aged 21 and 17 at the time of filming, are even more luminous than Zeffirelli’s gorgeously youthful duo, and in today’s ...

Romeo + Juliet (1996) is a take on William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, the movie features a stellar star cast and the visuals of the story are shown through a modern lens.

Not originally cast as Juliet, Danes actually replaced Natalie Portman-- who is earning Oscar buzz for her portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy in Jackie -- after she was forced to drop out when executives ...