Romeo and Juliet (1968)
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Reviews Counted:29
Fresh:28
Rotten:1
Average Rating:7.9/10
Consensus: The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play.
Runtime: 2 hrs 18 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Director Franco Zeffirelli's penchant for period love stories find its perfect outlet in this classic Shakespeare tragedy, and many consider it the best filmed version of the story. As the title... [More]
Starring: Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, Milo O'Shea, Michael York
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
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For many, this remains the definitive big-screen Romeo And Juliet. Full Review |
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Mostly it remains enjoyable for its color and visual flair. Full Review |
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Cheesy at best, but perfect school Shakespeare.
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... the excessive wailing of the ill-fated couple as they suffer all manner of ... set-backs made me want to turn them over my knee and 'give you something to cry about.' Full Review |
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Franco Zeffirelli's rendition of Shakespeare's classic tragic love story gets off to a slow and rocky start but eventually takes hold once its titular leads take over. Full Review |
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The best screen adaptation of Shakespeare's wonderful romance.
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Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet is a lovely, sensitive, friendly popularization of the play... Full Review |
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A staple of lazy high school English teachers everywhere.
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Still the best adaptation of Shakespeare's most popular effort
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Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet is best version on film. Full Review |
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