Ronnie and Julie
Ronnie and Julie

Ronnie and Julie

1997Movie99 minEnglish

In this modern day version of 'Romeo and Juliet,' a rising hockey star and a figure skater with a bright future fall in love. However, they find themselves on opposite sides of the rink due to the fierce rivalry between their parents.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Ethel WhitmoreGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A privileged young woman from a prominent family finds herself drawn to a rebellious young man from a lower-class background. Their forbidden romance blossoms against the backdrop of societal expectations and family disapproval. As their relationship deepens, they must confront the challenges posed by their differing worlds and the prejudices they face.

Critical Reception

Ronnie and Julie received a mixed to negative reception, largely criticized for its predictable plot and melodramatic execution. While some noted the chemistry between the leads, many reviewers found the film to be an uninspired retelling of classic forbidden love tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic plot that offers little originality.
  • Performances are adequate but cannot overcome the weak script.
  • A melodrama that fails to evoke genuine emotional depth.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Ronnie and Julie are scarce, but available comments indicate a generally unenthusiastic reception, with many finding the story cliché and dated.

Fun Fact

The film was produced as a direct-to-video release and received very limited theatrical distribution.

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