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Romeo and Juliet
1968
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5.0
Its a tragic misunderstanding, scarcely fitting the ancient requirement of tragedy that the mighty fall through their own flaws.
Rogerebert
5.0
Zefirellis performers breathe understanding into every ornate phrase, translating the sixteenth century prose into something fresh and modern.
Common Sense Media
4.0
It does look a bit trad in some ways: there are old fashioned doublet and hose costumes (codpieces and all), lots of roistering laughter, stage school ..
The Guardian
3.0
The screenplay, also co written by Zeffirelli is occasionally witty and humorous too.
Emanuellevy
3.0
But if Sing Street doesnt quite reach Onces award magnet heights, its still a more than welcome reprise.THE VERDICT: Like the best pop bands, Sing Str ..
Games Radar
3.0
But its the films sense of starlit melodrama that really finds an affinity with the high schooler imagination.
Lw Lies
4.0
Its still a big multi national spectacle of the sort the 60s were so good at.
Alternate Ending
5.0
At its best, this longue tied production rises only to a flash and flutter of action, or an arch and conscious lyricism.
Archive Spectator
4.5
Juliet: Ill look to like, if looking liking move.But no more deep will I endart mine eye, than your consent gives strength to make it fly.
Film Site
4.0
Franco Zeffirellis second major film begins with a scene of violence between the Capulets and Montagues that even now seems more appropriately footage ..
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