39. Romeo + Juliet (1996) - Baz Lurhmann

Romeo + Juliet Trailer

You knew it was going to be weird if it was directed by Baz Luhrmann (director of "Moulin Rouge). But you didn't know it was going to be that weird. Well, maybe you did. Anyway, this was an interesting modern take on Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," which is said to be THE defining example of love in the modern world. As strange and "artsy" as it is, I do enjoy this version anyway (most likely because Romeo is played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and let's face it, he's a total stud). What I do think that the modernity of this movie shows, is that the story is just as relevant now, as it was when it was written in the mid 1590s. Forbidden love always has, and always will be an obstacle in relationships. This goes for feuding families, age differences, class issues, gay rights, interracial relationships...need I go on?