Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet
by Franco Zeffirelli

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Summary: 4 Stars

I think the drama of the story was excellently played out with the use of close-ups, zooming, and even just the basic camera work at the perfect points throughout the film. The scene when Romeo and Juliet first meet is a good example fo this. You can tell the characters are feeling such a strong attraction for each other, even though they have not spoken a word, and it is all in the camera work. The music also fits perfectly into the puzzle by contributing to the display of emotions. The soundtrack includes some pieces that are played several times, but are altered to fit the scene and match the moods of the characters. In a way, these two elements help you to feel the love, anger, hatred, and other emotions that the characters are feeling. The actors gave a splendid performance throughout, including the very young Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey, who plated Romeo and Juliet. Personally, I feel they did as well if not better that Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in the 1996 version who are considerably older. They had a connection between themselves from the moment the characters met that truly lived up the story of Romeo and Juliet. Overall I liked the film, but would prefer to watch the 1996 version. It's not that Zeferelli did a bad job, but the modern version captures my attention more than the older one.

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