Romeo and Juliet on Film Lesson Plan | Filmography
Daily lessons for the following films are included in the lesson plan:
Romeo and Juliet (1936), directed by George Cukor (Released in 1936 by MGM); Not Rated; Warner Home Video; Video Release Date: April 18, 2000. Runtime: 126 minutes.
William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (1996), directed by Baz Luhrmann; Rated: PG-13; 20th Century Fox; DVD Release Date: March 12, 2002; Runtime: 120 minutes.
Review: Before the release of this film, Franco Zeffirelli's version (1968) was considered the definitive one. Baz Luhrmann, however, proved that fidelity to the text and a medieval setting are not a requirement to Shakespeare on film. From the opening moments, Luhrmann takes control of the screen... Complete Review of Romeo and Juliet (1996)
Romeo and Juliet (1968), directed by Franco Zeffirelli; Rated: G; Paramount Studios; DVD Release Date: May 23, 2000; Runtime: 138 minutes.
Review: Franco Zeffirelli entered the Shakespeare on film category with a bold move: he cast Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, two unknown teenagers, as Romeo and Juliet. The startling fact was... Complete Review of Romeo and Juliet (1968)