PuddleJumper1 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Dd is studying Romeo and Juliet in English. She would like to watch a filmed version but I've no idea on which one. My oldest watched a version in high school (ps) that ended up having nearly full nudity before his teacher realized. I'd like to avoid that :huh: Can you recommend a film version of R & J for a 14 year old? She'd like to stick as close to the original work as possible. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 The one with Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio didn't have any nudity, if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfrumpable. Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 We watched one in high school that didn't have any nudity, but I sure don't remember which version it was. :) That was ages ago. I saw the Claire Danes/Leonardo DiCaprio version in the theatre many moons ago and enjoyed it. Going in, I thought it was going to be modern English, but it is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I watched the 1968 version with my kids when they were 10 and 12. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063518/?ref_=sr_2 There is a definitive butt shot of romeo but I told my kids about it in advance and it was no big deal. Truthfully, we spent more time speculating on a relationship between Leonard Whiting and Zak Effron becaust they look alike then on the fact that we saw his buttocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I watched the 1968 version with my kids when they were 10 and 12. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063518/?ref_=sr_2 There is a definitive butt shot of romeo but I told my kids about it in advance and it was no big deal. Truthfully, we spent more time speculating on a relationship between Leonard Whiting and Zak Effron becaust they look alike then on the fact that we saw his buttocks. This is the version the Sisters took us to see when I attended all-girls Catholic High School. The scene mentioned showed very brief nudity (they are married and Romeo is preparing to leave). The scene captured the passion and anguish of their parting. Perhaps you could preview it - I think it was an excellent film version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I love the 1968 Zeffirelli version. It's beautifully done and the nudity...well it shows his butt for just a second. Honestly, you see far worse on network tv these days. Even now, when I think of Juliet I see Olivia Hussey's face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 You could see the one with the Sharks and the Jets. No nudity there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I love the 1968 Zeffirelli version. It's beautifully done and the nudity...well it shows his butt for just a second. Honestly, you see far worse on network tv these days. Even now, when I think of Juliet I see Olivia Hussey's face. You also see Juliet's breasts, just for a second. But, this is the version I let my kids watch at around 13 and up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Found the 1968 version in two parts on YouTube. What a pleasant way to spend an evening! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I watched the 1968 version with my kids when they were 10 and 12. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063518/?ref_=sr_2 There is a definitive butt shot of romeo but I told my kids about it in advance and it was no big deal. Truthfully, we spent more time speculating on a relationship between Leonard Whiting and Zak Effron becaust they look alike then on the fact that we saw his buttocks. This is my favorite movie version of Romeo and Juliet. I probably saw it when I was around 13/14. I would let my 13 yr. old twins watch it. It's very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I have no opinion on which R&J movie to watch, but I think everyone should definitely see this clip from SCTV. It perfectly sums up everything I feel about Romeo & Juliet. And I wish someone would have said this to Juliet...in Elizabethan English, of course. ;) Heads up...one or two naughty-ish words in this clip...and humor, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollyAnn Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 "What, what, what are you doing" will be the quote of the week around here. DD and I laughed so hard!! All of the skits were hilarious. I have the same opinion of Romeo and Juliet. I think the 1968 version is going to be the closest to the original play, but I personally think the 1996 DiCaprio/Danes version is more entertaining. Looks like there is a new version coming out this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I liked the 1996 version a lot, too, but I felt I 'got it' more having seen one that wasn't modernized. I had a real feel for the play as it was written, so then I appreciated the point of the modernization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 You also see Juliet's breasts, just for a second. Or several minutes, if your 9th grade English teacher leaves the room right before that part and the boys in the class rewind many times before she gets back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Thank you -all of you! I really appreciate the firsthand input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 We watched the Olivia Hussey one in high school. Teacher either fast forwarded through the brief nudity or covered up the screen...it's been a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 No one has mentioned Gnomeo and Juliet, my favorite as they both live in the end. Oops, hope that wasn't too much of a spoiler. ETA: Oh, and I don't think there is any nudity - their clothes are painted on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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