Overview

• The film replaces Shakespeare’s original verse with contemporary pop songs, described as superficial and derivative by critics.
• Directed by Timothy Scott Bogart, with music by Evan 'Kidd' Bogart and Justin Gray, the movie updates the setting to a 'Renaissance-mall' Verona.
• Jamie Ward and Clara Rugaard star as Romeo and Juliet, though reviewers noted a lack of chemistry and emotional depth in their performances.
• Critics highlighted the film's listless pacing, limited choreography, and its primary appeal to early-middle-school girls.
• The adaptation diverges from Shakespeare’s tragic ending, opting for a rewritten conclusion that has drawn mixed reactions.