Product: Romeo and Juliet [Region 2] (1968)
Rating: 5.0
Always a classic
As a teacher of Romeo and Juliet, this version stays pretty close to the original. There are some parts that are left out, but most students do not notice those. They are more likely to notice the "skin scenes" of Romeo and Juliet's wedding night than the comic relief that has been excluded. While the Luhrmann version always hits closer to home, this one is good ancillary material for more reluctant readers, or those struggling to find a theme in the pages of something supposed to be watched.