Written by Julian Fellowes and directed by Carlo Carlei, it stars Douglas Booth, Hailee Steinfeld, Damian Lewis, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Ed Westwick, Stellan Skarsgård and Paul Giamatti.

During the late Middle Ages in Verona, two wealthy families, the Montagues and Capulets, have been feuding for centuries.

Meanwhile, Romeo, a young Montague, reveals he is in love with Lord Capulet's niece, Rosaline.

That night, Romeo sneaks into a party at the Capulets' with Benvolio and his friend Mercutio, hoping to see Rosaline.

Romeo catches up with Mercutio and Benvolio but they meet Juliet's cousin Tybalt and his men.

Juliet is shocked when her father brings news that he has arranged her marriage with Count Paris.

Juliet is overjoyed to see him and they kiss but Romeo suddenly collapses and dies in her arms.

The Friar arrives to find a heartbroken Juliet weeping over Romeo's dead body.

When Juliet hears the approaching watchmen, she finds Romeo's dagger and stabs herself in the heart.

Director Carlo Carlei explained, "There was a lovemaking scene that included nudity for the married Romeo and Juliet.

[10] Paul Wesley had been offered the role of Count Paris,[11] but it was announced in February 2012 that Tom Wisdom would play him.

The casina's southern garden staircase with water cascade (catena d'acqua) and fountain at the bottom were used in the scene of Romeo and Juliet's separation at dawn.

[15] The first pictures of the set were posted on the website of the Italian newspaper Gazzetta di Mantova on 14 February 2012.

The film holds a 24% approval rating and an average score of 4.6/10 on aggregate review site Rotten Tomatoes based on 89 reviews; the consensus reads: "Shakespeare's classic romance gets a so-so adaptation that's short on passion and energy.