William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet

Everyone knows William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, sometimes referred to as the Tale of Two Star Crossed Lovers. Well lately they have been playing Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of the classic tale on HBO, and it got me to thinkin.......this thing is the TRUUUUTH! Baz Luhrmann's vision of a modern Romeo + Juliet was soooo skillfully crafted in that film. The way he portrayed "Swords" mentioned in the original tale, as GUNS in his version was brilliant. The updated/current fashion sense, cars, architecture, all of it modernized that movie in such a distinct way. The song selection (now you know Baz loves his MUSIC....MOULIN ROUGE anyone???) he used to get across the message of certain scenes, was memorable. The moment Romeo (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) and Juliet (played by my fave...Claire Danes) see each other for the first time.....and Des'ree is on stage at the party performing Kissing You, Ughhhh....CLASSIC. You could just see the look of love in their eyes. Now I know its just a movie but it almost makes you believe in love at first sight. For my generation I just can't see Shakespeare being too captivating, who wants to decipher what he is trying to say....really?! This modern portrayal of such a classic was a great way to breakdown the work of Art Shakespeare created. I don't know if love like this exists.....a love so great that without it you'd rather die?!?! Is that even a love one would want?! I don't know......but if I ever find out....I'll write about it, I promise ;)