Product: Romeo and Juliet [Region 2] (1968)
Rating: 5.0
You will find yourself lost in the love of it...
Franco Zeffirelli's "Romeo & Juliet" is Shakespeare's timeless classic was brought to the big screen with authenticity, excellent performances by the films leading cast (including Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, Michael York, John McEnery, and Milo O'Shea). The film won two Oscar awards (costume design and cinematography) and three Golden Globe awards (Best English-Language Foreign Film, Most Promising Female Newcomer - Olivia Hussey, Most Promising Male Newcomer - Leonard Whiting). Nino Rota's hauntingly beautiful score won no major awards, but will stick with you long after your tears dry from each viewing of the film.I confess that I often find William Shakespeare's written language dense and incomprehensible. Had it not been for being introduced to a few of his plays in required literature courses, I probably wouldn't have even considered viewing this film. However, the engaging drama of this tale comes to life here with simplicity, style and great beauty. It won my heart with a single viewing many years ago upon the film's initial release. First my VHS tape collection and now my DVD collection would not be complete without owning a copy of this film for repeated viewing at my leisure.I cannot recommend this film highly enough. You will find yourself lost in the love of it every time you view it.