... the underlying themes of the play. Instead of being a costume drama set in the 15th century, Romeo and Juliet is transposed to modern-day Verona Beach. Luhrmann sets Romeo and Juliet in a mythical Florida town called Verona Beach. This town is completely created artistically by the filmmakers, you can't visit it. It was filmed in Mexico City and in locations around Veracruz ... ...

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