search burger
search ×

Nostalgia Box: Leonardo DiCaprio

From Romeo+Juliet to the Oscars, the rise of the Hollywood myth

By

Angelic face, innate talent, decisive character. Forty four years old has an impressive portfolio, far superior to other Hollywood greats. Leonardo DiCaprio we have known him all in the reworking of Baz Luhrmann of the Shakespearean tragedy Romeo and Juliet, in a contemporary Verona Beach. The film, but in particular a very young DiCaprio, has approached the new generations to Shakespeare's melodrama. bostalgiaboxleonardodicaprio_acrimoniamagazine He world success, of course, arrives in 1997, with Titanic. The love story between Jack and Rose conquers the public, while the actor shows that he knows how to go far beyond the physical aspect. Over the years, not a few have criticized his talent, calling him only as a handsome guy on the screen. Follow great movies like The Beach, Catch me if you can, Shutter Island and Inception. DiCaprio is now part of the Hollywood star system, studies roles in an exemplary way, conveys emotions and is guided by the most famous directors. bostalgiaboxleonardodicaprio_acrimoniamagazine2 bostalgiaboxleonardodicaprio_acrimoniamagazine3 In 2012 to direct it is Quentin Tarantino, in the masterpiece Django Unchained. The great change of DiCaprio is perfectly noted, here in the role of the villain, appears mature, explosive, daring. In The Great Gatsby, in 2013, he returned to collaborate seventeen years later with Luhrmann. bostalgiaboxleonardodicaprio_acrimoniamagazine5 But it is the collaboration with Martin Scorsese not to betray the expectations. The Wolf of Wall Street is based on a true story, full of excesses and violence, that bode well for the Oscar. But the Hollywood jury does not reward, and for the actor is a real defeat. bostalgiaboxleonardodicaprio_acrimoniamagazine6 It is certainly not a case if the Oscar arrives only in 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio has certainly had a tendency to change and improve. The Revenant represents its most extreme and dangerous role. Environmentalist, constantly committed to ecology, realizes documentaries and promotes the preservation of the environment through its web site. Today is a planetary super star. After two years sabbatical, we will soon see him in the cast of Tarantino's new film, along with Brad Pitt. DiCaprio is the superstar of the years 90, which sparked hordes of teenagers, critics and a morbid interest in their love life. We consider him one of the greatest actors, but we're sure he doesn't want to stop here. bostalgiaboxleonardodicaprio_acrimoniamagazine7 To discover the last episode of Nostalgia Box, click here.