: The film follows the basic structure of the original play—two young lovers from feuding families (the Montagues and Capulets) who fall in love despite their families' mutual hatred—but focuses on explicit themes and sexual encounters.
Romeo and Juliet " is a classic tragedy, the "dream" aspect often refers to the motif of dreams vs. reality
The impulsiveness of the young characters is often contrasted with the more calculated or weary perspectives of the older generation.