{"product_id":"romeo-and-juliet-1996-movie-poster-original-australian-one-sheet","title":"ROMEO AND JULIET (1996) Movie Poster, Original Australian One Sheet","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROMEO AND JULIET (1996) Movie Poster, Original Australian One Sheet, Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes Paul Rudd, Directed by Baz Luhrmann is in Near Mint Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: This Australian One Sheet Movie Poster is in Near Mint Condition, Rolled as issued, Unused and only very light handling wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible flaws. This superb \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Australian One Sheet movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e was produced for Baz Luhrmann's visually spectacular 1996 adaptation of William Shakespeare's enduring romantic tragedy. Featuring one of the most recognisable young star pairings of the 1990s, this is a particularly attractive piece of \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian movie poster memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors of Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Shakespeare adaptations and 1990s cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRomeo + Juliet (1996)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, is a bold and highly stylised adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy directed by Australian filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eBaz Luhrmann\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than presenting the story as a traditional period drama, Luhrmann relocates the action to a fictional modern-day Verona Beach, combining Shakespeare's original dialogue with contemporary costumes, firearms, fast-paced editing, striking production design and an energetic soundtrack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film stars \u003cstrong\u003eLeonardo DiCaprio\u003c\/strong\u003e as Romeo Montague and \u003cstrong\u003eClaire Danes\u003c\/strong\u003e as Juliet Capulet. The supporting cast includes John Leguizamo as Tybalt, Harold Perrineau as Mercutio, Pete Postlethwaite as Father Laurence, Paul Sorvino as Fulgencio Capulet and Brian Dennehy as Ted Montague. The film also features memorable performances from Diane Venora as Gloria Capulet and Paul Rudd as Dave Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the story are the \u003cstrong\u003eMontague and Capulet families\u003c\/strong\u003e, two wealthy and powerful families locked in a bitter and seemingly endless feud. Their hostility creates an environment where violence can erupt at any moment. Romeo, a young Montague, is initially heartbroken over another woman, but his life changes completely when he attends a masked party held by the Capulets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the party, Romeo sees Juliet and the two immediately fall in love, unaware at first that they belong to opposing families. When they discover each other's identities, their feelings do not disappear. Instead, the young couple decide that their love is worth the enormous risk involved in defying their families. Their relationship develops secretly, with the assistance of \u003cstrong\u003eFather Laurence\u003c\/strong\u003e, who agrees to marry them in the hope that their union might finally bring an end to the feud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the violence between the Montagues and Capulets continues to escalate. Romeo's close friend \u003cstrong\u003eMercutio\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes involved in a confrontation with Juliet's hot-tempered cousin Tybalt. What begins as an argument develops into a deadly conflict, dramatically changing Romeo's circumstances and setting the tragic events of the second half of the film in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuhrmann's adaptation is particularly famous for its distinctive visual style. The director retains Shakespeare's original language while placing it against a world filled with television news reports, neon signs, modern cars and stylised gun battles. Even the swords of the original play are transformed into firearms branded with the name \u003cstrong\u003e\"Sword\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the film to preserve Shakespeare's language while giving the story an unmistakably contemporary identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film's production design and cinematography create a heightened, almost dreamlike atmosphere. Religious imagery, bright colours, elaborate costumes and rapidly edited action sequences are contrasted with intimate scenes between Romeo and Juliet. This combination gives the film a unique visual identity and helped establish \u003cstrong\u003eBaz Luhrmann's signature filmmaking style\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soundtrack was equally important to the film's success. Featuring a mixture of alternative rock, pop and contemporary music, it includes songs by artists such as Radiohead, The Cardigans and Des'ree. The soundtrack became a major commercial success in its own right and helped connect Shakespeare's story with a younger 1990s audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eLeonardo DiCaprio\u003c\/strong\u003e, Romeo + Juliet became an important early starring role and helped cement his status as one of the leading young actors of his generation. Claire Danes was also widely praised for her performance as Juliet, bringing emotional depth and determination to the character. Their chemistry became one of the film's defining strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1996, \u003cstrong\u003eRomeo + Juliet\u003c\/strong\u003e was a major international success and introduced Shakespeare's famous tragedy to a new generation of cinema audiences. It remains one of the most distinctive Shakespeare film adaptations ever produced and an important entry in Baz Luhrmann's career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Australian One Sheet movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent collectable from the height of 1990s cinema. With its Near Mint condition, iconic cast and association with one of the most visually memorable Shakespeare adaptations, it is a superb addition to any collection of \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal movie posters\u003c\/strong\u003e, Leonardo DiCaprio memorabilia, Australian film advertising or classic romantic drama posters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Romeo and Juliet (1996) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0117509\/\"\u003eTo find out more about Romeo and Juliet (1996) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes\/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p\/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41351639662656,"sku":"RMOJLT-96-AUSOS-RLD","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/RomeoandJuliet_1996_AustOneSheetNMCond.webp?v=1788240962","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/romeo-and-juliet-1996-movie-poster-original-australian-one-sheet","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}