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Italian director Franco Zeffirelli stunned the screen world when he cast two young unknowns to portray the star-crossed lovers in Romeo & Juliet, but it was a gamble that resulted in one of the most popular motion pictures of all time, winning international acclaim and four Academy Award nominations. Shakespear's classic .. Read more

Starring	Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, Milo O'Shea, Michael York
Director	Franco Zeffirelli
Genres	Drama, Romance

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- Unfortunately the admirably rapid style does not suit the verse, and long before the much-deferred end the thing becomes just as tiresome as the other versions.
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  Beautiful...
  
  Probably the best screen version of Shakespeare's tragic love story.
  
  Fellini's film boasts lush cinematography and fine performances from all... read more »
  
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  Shakespeare would have loved it!
  
  What can one say about Franco - absolutely stunning to look at, and he gets the power of the verse as well. He coaxes good performances out of his two teenaged ... read more »
  
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  - 29 May 2011 at 12:31
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  Romeo and Juliet
  
  Got this for my daughter's GCSE work. She watched it but decided that it was a bit too 'Hollywood' to be useful in her work.
  
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  - 09 Feb 2011 at 17:12
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  Like many people, I first encountered Zeffirelli's masterpiece during a school trip whilst studying the play for 'O' level. The film swept me - and... read more »
  
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  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  Still holds up after 30+ years. The passion of the young couple sizzled through the screen and Tybalt and Mercutio were at their combative best.
  
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  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  heartbreaking version
  
  I expected this film to be really dated - but it stands up well, has a remarkably accurate script and the real youth of the star crossed lovers makes each scene... read more »
  
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  - Winchester
  - 10 Apr 2008 at 22:30
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  Romeo and Juliet
  
  Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 Portrayal of Shakespeare's great love story may seem a little dated at first in it's setting and scene layout but the ... read more »
  
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  - 29 Jan 2008 at 21:18
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  Wife liked it but not me old boy...tosh...
  
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  - 20 Mar 2007 at 20:49
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  wife loved it
  
  sorry not for me zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  
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  - 12 Mar 2007 at 22:28
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  Wife love it
  
  Sorry I didn't...........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  
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  - 12 Mar 2007 at 22:27
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  Beautiful
  
  This is the most beautiful, lush production of R&J that I've ever seen. Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey look absolutely perfect in their roles and at... read more »
  
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  Beautiful...
  
  Probably the best screen version of Shakespeare's tragic love story.
  
  Fellini's film boasts lush cinematography and fine performances from all... read more »
  
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  - Cambridge, England
  - 25 Sep 2004 at 22:48
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  As Shakespeare intended...
  
  Franco Zefferelli's passionate Romeo and Juliet is the best filmed Shakespeare ever! The casting is so apt, and the language spoken with such truth and ... read more »
  
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  - 16 Feb 2005 at 12:12
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  Beautiful
  
  This is the most beautiful, lush production of R&J that I've ever seen. Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey look absolutely perfect in their roles and at... read more »
  
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  Wonderful story-telling; a timeless film classic
  
  It's a long time since I watched Zeffirelli's masterpiece and it's still as fresh and vibrant as the first time.
  
  I remember the shock, ... read more »
  
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  unbeatable
  
  Even though this film was made over thirty years ago it still seems very fresh. What fantastic acting! I think the pace and realism are superb and I think it... read more »
  
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  - 08 Dec 2004 at 21:38
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  Still holds up after 30+ years. The passion of the young couple sizzled through the screen and Tybalt and Mercutio were at their combative best.
  
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  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  Like many people, I first encountered Zeffirelli's masterpiece during a school trip whilst studying the play for 'O' level. The film swept me - and... read more »
  
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  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  Brilliant
  
  A brilliant interpretation of the greatest tragic romance of all time
  
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  - 20 May 2005 at 12:30
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  heartbreaking version
  
  I expected this film to be really dated - but it stands up well, has a remarkably accurate script and the real youth of the star crossed lovers makes each scene... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 551933
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  - Winchester
  - 10 Apr 2008 at 22:30
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  Romeo and Juliet
  
  Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 Portrayal of Shakespeare's great love story may seem a little dated at first in it's setting and scene layout but the ... read more »
  
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- - Simon
  - Bridport
  - 29 Jan 2008 at 21:18

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  Italian director Franco Zeffirelli stunned the screen world when he cast two young unknowns to portray the star-crossed lovers in Romeo & Juliet, but it was a gamble that resulted in one of the most popular motion pictures of all time, winning international acclaim and four Academy Award ...