Romeo & Juliet (2013 film)

Romeo & Juliet
US theatrical poster
Directed byCarlo Carlei
Screenplay byJulian Fellowes
Based onRomeo and Juliet
1597 play
by William Shakespeare
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDavid Tattersall
Edited byPeter Honess
Music byAbel Korzeniowski
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release date
  • 11 October 2013 (2013-10-11) (United Kingdom)[2]
Running time
118 minutes[3]
Countries
LanguageEnglish
Box office$3 million[5]

Romeo & Juliet is a 2013 film adaptation of William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy. Written by Julian Fellowes and directed by Carlo Carlei, it stars Douglas Booth, Hailee Steinfeld, Damian Lewis, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Ed Westwick, Stellan Skarsgård and Paul Giamatti. The film opened in the United Kingdom and the United States on 11 October 2013. While remaining faithful to the original plot, it uses only some of the dialogue written by Shakespeare. This has led to several critics denouncing the film on the grounds that it loses the essence of the play.[6] The film grossed $3 million.

Plot

During the late Middle Ages in Verona, two wealthy families, the Montagues and Capulets, have been feuding for centuries. One day at the marketplace, they start a brawl which infuriates the Prince. He threatens that if the peace is disturbed again, he shall take their lives. Meanwhile, Romeo, a young Montague, reveals he is in love with Lord Capulet's niece, Rosaline. Romeo's cousin Benvolio urges him to forget her, but Romeo rebuffs him.

That night, Romeo sneaks into a party at the Capulets' with Benvolio and his friend Mercutio, hoping to see Rosaline. Instead, Romeo sees Juliet and falls in love with her. Juliet feels the same. They share a dance, then find a quiet place and share a passionate kiss. Juliet's Nurse interrupts and when Romeo talks to her, he learns that Juliet is Lord Capulet's daughter.

After the party, Romeo sneaks into Juliet's garden and hears Juliet expressing her love for him. He climbs the balcony and they agree to get married the next day. Romeo seeks help from Friar Laurence. The Friar agrees to marry them, hoping their union may end the feud between the families. After the ceremony, Juliet returns home. Romeo catches up with Mercutio and Benvolio but they meet Juliet's cousin Tybalt and his men. They fight, and Tybalt stabs Mercutio. Romeo runs after Tybalt seeking revenge, and kills him. As a result, the Prince banishes Romeo from Verona.

The Friar sends Romeo to Juliet, and they consummate their marriage, but Romeo has to leave in haste the next morning. Juliet is shocked when her father brings news that he has arranged her marriage with Count Paris. When she protests, he says he will disown her if she does not obey. She seeks Friar Laurence's help, threatening to kill herself if he does not have a solution. The Friar gives her a potion that will put her into a death-like sleep until Romeo can come and rescue her. They can then run away together to Mantua. The Friar writes a letter to Romeo, informing him of the plan.

Juliet drinks the potion that night. Her parents find her the next morning, apparently dead, and her funeral is arranged. Learning of her death, Benvolio hastens to tell Romeo.

Meanwhile, the Friar's letter has not reached Romeo, so Romeo believes Benvolio's news. Romeo buys poison and goes to Juliet's resting place, intending to take his own life. Paris tries to stop him but is killed in a sword fight. Romeo kisses Juliet one last time, then drinks the poison, unaware that Juliet has awakened. Juliet is overjoyed to see him and they kiss but Romeo suddenly collapses and dies in her arms. The Friar arrives to find a heartbroken Juliet weeping over Romeo's dead body. He hears some guards coming and leaves to hold them off, trying to persuade Juliet to come with him, without success. When Juliet hears the approaching watchmen, she finds Romeo's dagger and stabs herself in the heart. The Friar returns to find them both dead.

At their joint funeral, the Capulets and Montagues finally reconcile, ending their feud. During the procession, Benvolio steps forward and joins their hands.

Cast

Production

Production and casting

Ed Westwick played Tybalt in the film

Ed Westwick was the first actor to read the script.[7] In April 2011, Hailee Steinfeld was said to be in talks for the lead role as Juliet.[8] Owing to Steinfeld's age, changes had to be made. Director Carlo Carlei explained, "There was a lovemaking scene that included nudity for the married Romeo and Juliet. This script was written with a 20-year-old actress in mind. As soon as Hailee Steinfeld was cast, all nudity and lovemaking were excised from the script. It will be romantic and age-appropriate for a 14-year-old."[9] In June 2011 Douglas Booth was cast as Romeo, beating 300 other actors.[10] Paul Wesley had been offered the role of Count Paris,[11] but it was announced in February 2012 that Tom Wisdom would play him.[12]

Principal photography started on 3 February 2012 in Italy.[13] The film was shot in various locations in Italy, including the Villa Farnese, Caprarola (not at the main villa, which is a museum, but at the "Casino" or "Casina del piacere" in the gardens). The loggia of the casino served as Juliet's balcony. Its columns were decorated with artificial greenery and roses on supports which Romeo used to climb up. The casina's southern garden staircase with water cascade (catena d'acqua) and fountain at the bottom were used in the scene of Romeo and Juliet's separation at dawn. The monastery scenes were filmed at the Monastery of San Benedetto.[14] Other scenes were shot in Mantua, at Cinecittà, and in Verona.[15] The first pictures of the set were posted on the website of the Italian newspaper Gazzetta di Mantova on 14 February 2012.[16][17]

Release

Theatrical release and premiere

Relativity Media was paid for by the producers to release the movie in North America on 11 October 2013, while the film was released through D Films in Canada on the same date.[1][18] The premiere was held in Hollywood on 24 September 2013 at the ArcLight Hollywood.[19] It was released in Australia on 13 February 2014.

Home media

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released the film on DVD and Blu-ray on 4 February 2019.

Reception

Critical reception

Douglas Booth

The film holds a 24% approval rating and an average score of 4.6/10 on aggregate review site Rotten Tomatoes based on 89 reviews; the consensus reads: "Shakespeare's classic romance gets a so-so adaptation that's short on passion and energy."[20] The film has a 41 out of 100 rating on Metacritic based on 30 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[21]

Accolades

Romeo & Juliet was nominated at the Golden Trailer Awards for Best Romantic Poster,[22][23] and won International Film Music Critics Association Award for Film Score of the Year.[24][25]

Soundtrack

Main article: Romeo & Juliet (soundtrack)
  • L'Amor Dona Ch'Io Te Porto Anonymous, late 15th Century - Performed by Ensemble La Rossignol
  • Tourdion (Pierre Attaignant) - Performed by Ensemble La Rossignol
  • Skin - Written and Performed by Zola Jesus

References

  1. ^ a b Ford, Rebecca (11 June 2013). "Relativity Acquires U.S. Rights to 'Romeo & Juliet' Starring Hailee Steinfeld". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Romeo & Juliet". FilmDates.co.uk.
  3. ^ "ROMEO & JULIET (PG)". Entertainment Film Distributors. British Board of Film Classification. 24 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  4. ^ a b c "Romeo & Juliet (2013)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 15 November 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Romeo & Juliet (2013)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  6. ^ Duffin, Claire (1 September 2013). "Romeo, Romeo, what's Julian Fellowes done to you?". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
  7. ^ Cunningham, Erin (11 October 2013). "Ed Westwick on Life After Gossip Girl". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  8. ^ Kit, Borys (7 April 2011). "Hailee Steinfeld in Talks to Star in Indie 'Romeo & Juliet' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
  9. ^ Krager, Dave (10 June 2011). "'Romeo and Juliet' director: No nude scene for Hailee Steinfeld". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
  10. ^ Chitwood, Adam (21 June 2011). "Douglas Booth Cast as Romeo Opposite Hailee Steinfeld in ROMEO AND JULIET". Collider. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  11. ^ Rosenfield, Kat (19 July 2011). "Romeo May Have Competition In 'Vampire Diaries' Star Paul Wesley". MTV. Archived from the original on 13 December 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  12. ^ Brooks, Brian (1 February 2012). "Tom Wisdom Set For 'Romeo and Juliet'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  13. ^ Labecque, Jeff (3 February 2012). "Hailee Steinfeld begins 'Romeo and Juliet' in Italy". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
  14. ^ "Monastero di San Benedetto (Subiaco)", Wikipedia (in Italian), 29 January 2022, retrieved 25 November 2023
  15. ^ Romeo and Juliet (2013) - IMDb, retrieved 8 November 2020
  16. ^ "Romeo & Juliet, Mantova diventa set della tragedia di Shakespeare - Fotogalleria". Gazetta Di Mantova (in Italian). 14 February 2012. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
  17. ^ "Photos of Douglas Booth & Hailee Steinfeld on 'Romeo & Juliet' Set". Page to Premiere Network. 16 February 2012. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
  18. ^ Vlessing, Etan (13 October 2013). "D Films Picks Up 'Romeo & Juliet' for Canadian Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  19. ^ Smarp (25 September 2013). "Ed Westwick in ArcLight Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA". Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
  20. ^ "Romeo & Juliet (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  21. ^ "Romeo & Juliet (2013)". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  22. ^ Wolfe, Jennifer (6 May 2014). "Golden Trailer Award Nominees Announced". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on 5 March 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  23. ^ Pedersen, Erik (30 May 2014). "Golden Trailer Awards: Gravity Wins Best Of Show; Warner Bros Tops Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  24. ^ "Evil Dead, Gravity and The Hobbit lead film music critics nominations". Uproxx. 11 February 2014. Archived from the original on 24 February 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  25. ^ "Romeo and Juliet, Evil Dead and Walter Mitty win film music critics awards". Uproxx. 23 February 2014. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2022.

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