If you're going to watch one adaption of R and J then make it this one.
Look, it's Romeo and Juliet, you know what that is. It's one of those things you just have to be into.
I'm very dismissive of Shakespeare, I think there's a lot emperor's new clothes going on and he gets elevated at the expense of a lot of other good writers of his era.
But this is enjoyable. It's so beautiful to look at. The costumes, the scenery and the scene composition just make it a lyrical treat for the eyes. One might argue that diminishes the nuance of the play (a dismantling of the fallacy of true love) but it's cool.
The music is sweet, the acting is compelling and whimsical with the sinister Tybalt, funny Nurse and bombastic Mercutio.
Also Olivia Hussey is WAY cute in this movie. It's so easy to lose yourself in her performance as the little girl sailing into womanhood soon where she commands confidence and vulnerability very well. She packs an amazing cleavage and, although it's brief, there is some breast if you didn't know.
Look, it's Romeo and Juliet, you know what that is. It's one of those things you just have to be into.
I'm very dismissive of Shakespeare, I think there's a lot emperor's new clothes going on and he gets elevated at the expense of a lot of other good writers of his era.
But this is enjoyable. It's so beautiful to look at. The costumes, the scenery and the scene composition just make it a lyrical treat for the eyes. One might argue that diminishes the nuance of the play (a dismantling of the fallacy of true love) but it's cool.
The music is sweet, the acting is compelling and whimsical with the sinister Tybalt, funny Nurse and bombastic Mercutio.
Also Olivia Hussey is WAY cute in this movie. It's so easy to lose yourself in her performance as the little girl sailing into womanhood soon where she commands confidence and vulnerability very well. She packs an amazing cleavage and, although it's brief, there is some breast if you didn't know.