
Romeo and Juliet
1968, Romance, 2h 18m
38 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play. Read critic reviews
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Romeo
Juliet
Friar Laurence
Tybalt
Mercutio
The Nurse
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Critic Reviews for Romeo and Juliet
All Critics (38) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (36) | Rotten (2)
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The sets are tight and stagey, every corner is decorated with baroque lushness, every shot framed by a velvet curtain or silvery branch. And the dialogue isn't caged in by any attempts at naturalism.
May 20, 2016 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
High-minded and lively, with heartbreakingly beautiful actors on show, and all shot in a kind of honeycomb-sunglow light.
May 19, 2016 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Mostly it remains enjoyable for its color and visual flair.
February 9, 2006 | Full Review… -
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June 20, 2003 | Rating: 5/5 -
Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet is a lovely, sensitive, friendly popularization of the play...
May 20, 2003 | Full Review… -
The success of the film depends upon Whiting and Miss Hussey... They are magnificent.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Romeo and Juliet
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Jun 03, 2013It may well be the definitive film version of the play, on top of being perfectly edited to the bare essentials of the story its got great performances all around (in particular Hussey and Whiting).Alec B Super Reviewer
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Jan 24, 2012Yes I think we all get the picture that the leads played their roles fantastically. The movie itself wasn't perfect because of the cheesiness of it. It's great if your into romance films but it's not for everyone. Olivia Hussey is definetely the best Juliet there's ever been. It's solid for a romance but as I said it wont hold universal appeal. The reason being for me because it didn't feel like it was on a large enough epic or tragic scale.Directors C Super Reviewer
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Dec 02, 2011I liked this version, but I had a feeling they had a lot of vreepy clothes and terrible acting.Bradley W Super Reviewer
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May 19, 2011I liked this version, but I had a feeling they had a lot of vreepy clothes and terrible acting.Jim C Super Reviewer
Romeo and Juliet Quotes
Romeo: | "Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight!/ For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night." |
Romeo: | Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night. |
Romeo: | Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this? |
Romeo: | Oh speak again bright angel! |
Lord Capulet: | You're a saucy boy! |
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