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Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, From forth the fatal loins of these two foes, a pair of star-crossed lovers take their life; Do with their death, bury their parents' strife.

For hundreds of years, one of the world's best-loved romantic stories starts with these words. I have seen many retellings of this classic tale, some with Sharks and Jets, some with police choppers and TV anchorwomen, and even a NY stage version where both the leads were both boys, but never one where the lovers lived, until now.

For those that have never seen Romeo and Juliet, Ronnie and Julie may be a fair to middling romance but for anyone familiar with the story, the survival of this pair somehow robs the story of its power.

If you have never seen another version of this story, by all means checks out this film, THEN see one of the more faithful versions. (I prefer Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 Romeo and Juliet) If you see another first, this film will lose most of its appeal.

According to the description, it's a modern day adaptation of romeo and juliet. Josh jackson, margot finley as romeo and juliet fall in love on the ice. While their parents are fighting for votes in the local election. The usual misunderstandings, mis-communications. Keep an eye out for teri garr as ronnie's mom, liz. Ups, downs. Not to give away any spoilers, but there's a very large departure from the original story. As i said, this is very family friendly, so a whole new ending. Shakespeare is spinning. Distributed by hallmark entertainment, so it's very, very family friendly. Sugary sweet. Every now and then they play a couple measures of the theme from the original r and j by tchaikovsky. Directed by philip spink. Modern adaptation by richard clark, larry sugar.

But my goodness everyone who has seen the winter Olympics knows that even grade school kids who are in training skate far beyond this actresses's capabilities.

This is an extremely under-rated masterpiece. It is because of this movie I wanted to learn more about Shakespeare and Romeo & Juliet. It's funny and incredibly romantic.Romeo (Josh Jackson) instead of being sad, dark, and frankly depressing; he is a witty, sweet, HOT, hokey player. Also Juliet (Margo Finley)is a cute also sweet figure skater.I completely fell in love with this movie ever since I first saw it. And girls who have even only heard of Josh Jackson, this movie will make you want to marry him and have 1000 of his babys.I pray that this comes on again so those who have not had the honor of seeing this classic will and love it to no end. Yes, this is definatly Shakespeare at his best.

Oh, man, i haven't seen such a fake movie for a long time. It was just as fake as the snow, they used it inside. The acting was so pathetic and un-natural, that even Baywatch actors outranked them.

A Romantic movie? Give me a break. Every Beverly Hills 90210 episode got more romance inside.

A Drama? Hahahahahaha.

Recommendations? No. Or maybe some 12 year old kids will liked it. Some.

I can't remember a single thing, that i liked in this movie, even if it was made for TV. O.K. maybe hockey. But that won't stopped me to give this movie a shameful grade of

1 out of 10

This movie was alright. They could have made it much better by making it a comedy like all the other Shakespeare stories which have been made into high school based comedies. The ending was also disappointing, there was no real moral to the story.

I give this movie a 10. Unfortunately, I lost my last post so this will have to do. It has a great script, and is very well acted. Joshua Jackson is awesome (he makes the film) as is his chemistry w/ Margot Finley. All the actors are very good. The dialogue is believable as are the characters. It's a great update of Romeo and Juliet, set in High School. The skating aspect ties it together well (RECOMENDED FOR hockey players/figure skaters). You can't help but love this sweet, romantic movie- it's not too sappy. (As if you need more convincing, JOSH JACKSON IS SOOOOO HOT!!!) I recommend this to anyone, you can see it on Showtime in the winter. It's sure to make you smile!

The idea is not to get side tracked by indifferent reviews. A review needs to be truthful and not a journey to the past epitomizing the original, then it does not do justice to a work of art. Ronnie and Julie is a version using the Old Master's plot, but departing from the tragedy to the happy ending. That is what Dream Merchants are for. All in all, very enjoyable

This was amazing. Like another comment has said, other movies use comedy. But this movie isn't based on comedy, but romance and drama, I think that that is what makes it unique. A brilliant movie, and I guarantee that if you watch it you won't be disappointed. I give it 11 out of 10.

Okey so this movie isn't very convincing. The snow is fake and you know from the start that it's gonna be a happy ending. But that is what I like about it! It is just like a Disney movie in a way, you know that things might get tough in the middle but they always solve the problems in the end. I think it is.. cute! And the fake snow and the scenery is a very important part of that. And what really makes my heart melt is the cute duet by Tanya Hacheroff and Cameron Grant they play when Ronnie & Julie are sooo in love..

And sure I can see why men who need action and shooting in all movies doesnt like it but I know that I will watch this movie the day before x-mas year after year after year!

I rarely ever write reviews for movies but I feel this movie deserves a review. I love this movie, it is such a great movie. SO romantic and no, I don't mean in a teenage sort of way. Anyone at any age would find this movie romantic. Julie (Margot Finley) is so beautiful in the movie and Ronnie (Joshua Jackson) is so adorable. Willa (Alexandra Purvis) is sooo cute in this movie. She steals the show in every scene she is in and she reminds so much of my cousin who is younger then me. I love the whole figure skating part of the movie. The hockey playing part was okay, I don't particularly care for hockey, but it was alright. My favourite scene in particular was the scene when Ronnie and Julie were kissing in the snow.

One of the highlights of the movie was the song. "Something Happened to My Heart." It was one of the most beautiful romantic ballads I've ever heard. I don't understand why the singers of the song didn't become more famous. Maybe they were contracted to do the song for the movie and that was it.

In any case, this is a wonderful movie, no violence, sex or anything offensive. You can watch it with the whole family. I highly recommend it.

I give it 10/10.