Tromeo and Juliet is both terrible and wonderful at the same time. The folks from Troma really outdid themselves with this violent and crazy, over-the-top tribute to the Bard himself. I know several Shakespeare enthusiasts who put this ridiculous farce
right up with the best of the translations. Not because it's a good
movie, but rather because of it's take-no-prisoners attitude and the
in-your-face mockery of classic literature.
If you've never seen a Troma film, then you should start here, for it is one of the best films to come out of that studio. Whether or not Tromeo and Juliet is a good film, I will leave up to the individual viewer. But liking the film isn't the real issue, for what's more important is the lasting impact (whether good or bad) that this film will have on whoever watches it.
Whatever your take on the movie is, Tromeo and Juliet will stay with you. I'd like to say that they don't make movies like this anymore, but Troma is still around throwing (up) art to the wind and seeing where it lands and taking no prisoners. If you're a fan of mainstream movies, then you should check out this film and see how long it takes before your jaw hits the ground.
If you've never seen a Troma film, then you should start here, for it is one of the best films to come out of that studio. Whether or not Tromeo and Juliet is a good film, I will leave up to the individual viewer. But liking the film isn't the real issue, for what's more important is the lasting impact (whether good or bad) that this film will have on whoever watches it.
Whatever your take on the movie is, Tromeo and Juliet will stay with you. I'd like to say that they don't make movies like this anymore, but Troma is still around throwing (up) art to the wind and seeing where it lands and taking no prisoners. If you're a fan of mainstream movies, then you should check out this film and see how long it takes before your jaw hits the ground.
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