And I don't care what all you phonies say, Claire Danes was gorgeous. Romeo, played by DiCaprio, was excellently cast and acted, striking a healthy balance between stunningly handsome and endearingly clumsy and exuberant. While 'de gustibus non est disputandum' certainly applies here, I think it's worth pointing out that McEnery's performance brought a certain boorishness and abrasion to the character that Perrineau did not. Some people have reviewed this and expressed distaste at Harold Perinneau's portrayal of Mercutio in favour of the 1968 John McEnery. Everything about it is on permanent overdrive, as exemplified by the oversaturated setting and terse cinematography. It's a bit late to be reviewing this movie, but I find it an exceptional reboot.
