What Katie Watched

Tag: Leonardo DiCaprio

  • Romeo + Juliet (1996)

    2hrs

    10/10

    Rewatch

    Tragic – Romance – Visually Stunning

    When the son and daughter of two rival families fall for one another, their forbidden love ignites a chain of events that leads to passion, chaos and tragedy in this modern retelling of a Shakespeare classic.

    A stunning modern adaptation of the Shakespeare classic Romeo and Juliet by the amazingly talented Baz Luhrmann. Whilst Moulin Rouge (2001) will forever be my favourite Baz Luhrmann film, this is a close second.

    Countless goosebumps inducing scenes of beauty and tragedy.

    So many gorgeous shots that I would happily have up on my walls as the works of art that they are.

    The classic fast paced editing of Luhrmann adds to the tension and drama between these two rival families.

    The performances of the whole cast makes it easy to follow the Shakespearean language. I might not understand it word for word, but I can feel what is happening through their portrayals of the scenes. Young me was head over heels for Leonardo DiCaprio as Romeo.

    The costumes and the sets are stunning as to be expected in a Luhrmann production.

    It has a fabulous soundtrack that I still finding myself playing.

    A colourful, opulent feast for the eyes that takes you on an emotional rollercoaster.

    Would watch again

  • Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

    3hrs

    7/10

    Rewatch

    Dark Comedy – Chaotic – Moral Corruption

    Based on the true story of wealthy stock-broker Jordan Belfort, as his wealth continues to grow, so does outrageous-ness of his spending with his a lifestyle of debauchery.

    This film is so chaotic, but in such a brilliant way. It’s hard to believe that it is based on a true story. You’re left thinking, ‘they must be exaggerating for film entertainment’, but then as it goes on you start to think, ‘actually are they underplaying what went on!’

    Leonardo DiCaprio is fabulous as Jordan Belfort. He starts out as this innocent, well meaning man looking to build his life in the working world as a stock-broker. His morals quickly go out the window as he starts to build in his success. His back and forths with Jonah Hill are hilarious.

    It’s outrageous, hilarious and sickening at the same time to see what those with excessive wealth can choose to put their money towards.

    Would watch again