The story has been told many times of two families (Montagues and Capulets) that are at odds with each other a Montague teenybopper Romeo crashes a Capulet party. There he meets a Capulet; Juliet and they fall in love. They are compelled to marry. Only it is in secret because their families would not approve. As with all tragedies, even the innocent must die.
Leslie and Norma are both too old and too lethargic, yet they are still the best part of this movie. Everyone and their dog seem to be in this production, and most are having trouble staring at the teleprompter. The worst is Andy Devine (Peter), servant to Juliet's nurse; the words come out, but the meaning is different.
You can tell that they put a lot of money and time into the project. They did not try to make this just a stage play. There are lush costumes. And they did not cut corners with the dialog or number of people.
It is worth watching to get a different take on the story. Shakespeare was meant to be watched. Some of the intrigued is seeing the interpretation as seen through 1936 eyes.
Leslie and Norma are both too old and too lethargic, yet they are still the best part of this movie. Everyone and their dog seem to be in this production, and most are having trouble staring at the teleprompter. The worst is Andy Devine (Peter), servant to Juliet's nurse; the words come out, but the meaning is different.
You can tell that they put a lot of money and time into the project. They did not try to make this just a stage play. There are lush costumes. And they did not cut corners with the dialog or number of people.
It is worth watching to get a different take on the story. Shakespeare was meant to be watched. Some of the intrigued is seeing the interpretation as seen through 1936 eyes.