Romeo and Juliet: A Love Song
Independent, New Zealand musical version of Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy (which started as a recorded score and went on to be a stage production before this feature film version). This adaptation places the timeless lovers amongst the spliff-swapping, crate-bearing, caravan-populated world of the Trailer Park.
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TVNZ
pressConstantly surprising, Tim van Dammen's clearly drawn heavily from his music video directing background and the whole piece comes together with such toe-tapping gusto that it's impossible to deny.
modern kiwi version that treats the senses
Was surprised by this movie. It was post-modern and fresh with a hint of where it came from. Enjoyed the music, although not all the singers matched the characters but that was part of its uniqueness. Won tix but would have paid. Loved Alices new cinematheque 5/5.
TVNZ
pressConstantly surprising, Tim van Dammen's clearly drawn heavily from his music video directing background and the whole piece comes together with such toe-tapping gusto that it's impossible to deny.
modern kiwi version that treats the senses
Was surprised by this movie. It was post-modern and fresh with a hint of where it came from. Enjoyed the music, although not all the singers matched the characters but that was part of its uniqueness. Won tix but would have paid. Loved Alices new cinematheque 5/5.
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