| | Romeo And Juliet DVD (7 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Dramas DVDs, Recommended Movies, Classic Videos, Essential Cinema, Teenage, Love Story, Tragedy, Tear Jerker, Stage Play, Young Love, Doomed Lovers | | Starring | Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, Laurence Olivier, Michael York, Milo O'Shea, John McEnery, Bruce Robinson, Paul Hardwicke, Natasha Parry | | Director | Franco Zeffirelli | | Composer | Nino Rota | | Costume Designer | Danilo Donati | | Director of Photography | Pasqualino De Santis | | Editor | Reginald Mills | | Producer | John Brabourne, Anthony Havelock-Allan | | Production Designer | Renzo Mongiardino | | Screenwriter | Franco Zeffirelli, Franco Brusati, Maestro D'Amico | | Story | William Shakespeare |
138 minute feature film DVD starring John McEnery, Leonard Whiting and Michael York. 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 characters, fifteen year old Olivia Hussey and seventeen year old Leonard Whiting bring a touching amount of spontaneity and innocence to their roles, which works in the favor of the film, if not always the text. The exquisite cinematography by Pasqualino De Santis and haunting score by Nino Rota are also key elements in the films effectiveness. A supporting cast of largely unknown actors lend the film terrific urgency, especially Michael York as Tybalt, whose duel with Romeo is nothing short of gut-wrenching. This film was a huge hit with young audiences when originally released, and was considered a symbol for the anti-war, pro-peace youth movement. It remains something of a cultural touchstone, a romantic idealization of youth that still strikes a deep, reverberating chord.
For his adaptation of this classic Shakespeare tragedy, director Franco Zeffirelli (TAMING OF THE SHREW) made the inspired choice of casting teenaged actors in the leads (Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting), and their youthful innocence adds an extra dimension of beauty and tragedy to the story. Shot on location in Italy, the film benefits from an earthy sense of realism, a cast of excellent supporting actors, and a memorable soundtrack by Nino Rota. This saga of star-crossed lovers caught in their feuding family's crossfire had strong political resonance at the time of its release, and has lost little of its poignancy.
Theatrical release: October 8, 1968.
ROMEO AND JULIET was filmed in Rome, Italy.
This was the feature film acting debut for Bruce Robinson, who went on to write THE KILLING FIELDS and both write and direct WITHNAIL AND I.
Nicolo Perno was the fight arranger for the film.
Romeo And Juliet Reviews: "...Opulent..."-- Mike Clark, USA Today "...The costumes and everything else in the film -- the photography, the music, above all Shakespeare's language -- is so voluptuous, so sensuous..."
-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times Romeo And Juliet Movie Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews A Glorious Cinematic Triumph!
The Bard would be proud of this fantastic movie version of his great, great play! Every word is true to the play and yet it is so easy to understand and even easier to Love! Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, Tybalt and the Nurse are played to perfection by the cast members, and I doubt that a film version will EVER be done to equal Franco Zefferelli's production! A favorite moment is the wonderful song sung at the party where Romeo and Juliet first meet called, "What Is A Youth?" The movie is a glorious cinematic triumph!
Submitted by robert_grimes (Houston, Texas)
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 Still wonderful after all these years!
As soon as this movie came out on VHS, I snatched it up. I LOVE this movie. It is so romantic. I remember seeing it when I was about 17 years old and I am now 50. This show is timeless and all the actors are wonderful. A brilliant movie. Shakespeare would be proud.
Submitted by Liz (Plano, TX)
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Great Movie
this is a great movie. it tells the classic story for a newer crowd. i was most impressed with the actors. young and good. great movie for teens and above
Submitted by barbiedoll7856 (Gowanda, NY, USA)
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With all due respect to Laurence Olivier (who is the unbilled Chorus in this film) and Kenneth Branagh, this is all in all the most successful adaptation of a Shakespeare play to the screen. Yes, the text is severely cut and yes, those song lyrics are not Shakespeare's, but the spirit of the production is spot on. It's beautifully photographed and passionately performed, and Michael York and John McEnry give definitive performances as Tybalt and Mercutio respectively. It isn't Shakespeare's best play, but it is his best movie.
Submitted by Jeff (Brooklyn, NY, USA) 
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Very traditional. Epic love movies.
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Romeo And Juliet DVD Region 1
Keep Case - Sensormatic
Single Side - Dual Layer
Anamorphic Widescreen -
1.78
Letterbox -
1.66
Audio:
Dolby Digital Mono 2.0 - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
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