This film was rated before the "PG-13" rating was introduced, and in today's times would have been rated PG-13. The movie is well-acted, romantic, heartbreaking, and beautiful. The story of Romeo and Juliet is classic, and lovely. That being said, the social behavior is definitely an issue. Teens committing suicide and getting married very young (Juliet is only 14, Romeo is not much older)are disturbing. All is tasteflully done, and should not be an isssue for mature kids 11 and up. Kids 13 and up will get much more out of it though.

This is an extremely weird show. I don't even see how people could like the play after seeing this film. We watched it in English and my teacher almost cried when everyone saw the sex scene. I wouldn't reccomend it and I would say that kids should probably stay away.

all right, im just going to say it. this is a horrible version of the movie. we watched it in my 9th grade english class, obviously because my teacher loved the older things. its just out of date. in the bed scene, where we see a naked romeo and a ful frontal juliet, a sub said "rewind it back". this is just perverted. the one with leonardo dicapprio is way better because there is almost no bad nudity.

My English class at school watched this movie. It was pretty good except for the sex scenes they had in there. The had to show a back side of a man because they have no idea that we do not like that. They do commit suicide at the end. I don't recommend this movie for anyone under 16.

I eagerly started ROMEO & JULIET with very high expectations, after reading scores of positive, nay, glowing reviews. However, this movie didn't impress me. Aside from decent performances by the two leads, the film has very little to offer by way of entertainment. Lots of colorful dialogue from the play is edited out, and many wonderful scenes in the first half are abridged. The majority of the second act consists of nothing but loud, obnoxious bawling and threats of suicide (and much of the bawling comes from Romeo, who I kept wishing would man up). Several characters, like the Nurse and Mercutio (who were two of the play's most charming characters), are just annoying in the film. Overall, the film comes across as banal and overstuffed. Even the exciting fight scenes are rendered terribly here. They are slow and seem like every inch is planned. The one exception to the banality of the film is the famous balcony scene, where the two young leads turn in sincere, naive, and inspiring performances that briefly gave me hope for the rest of the film. However, Romeo is reduced to a whiner, and Juliet becomes just a suicidal screamer. There is violence in the film, but it is very phony and I wouldn't be concerned with it. There is no profane language, but there are frequent light sexual innuendos. The sexual chemistry between Romeo and Juliet climaxes off-screen, but we see them waking the next morning. First, we see Romeo lying naked on the bed, then he gets up and stands nude in front of a window (we see the entire nude back of his body). He and Juliet then start to make out again, with him fondling and passionately kissing her bare breasts, which we see fully nude as she gets out of bed. Sorry, but I thought graphic nudity wasn't allowed in PG films. Lastly, the film culminates in suicide, which might be seen as glamorized. All in all, Romeo and Juliet is a waste of time. I really had hope for it, but it didn't come through.

this movie has a scene where the woman's breasts are very clearly visible, as well as the back side of a man. it should be rated 15+

I, personally love shakespeare, and the first time I read it was in first grade. I thought the movie was very well done and Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting where amazing. Mainly because they didn't know what they where doing, and because they where undiscovered added a fresh new twist to it. The Nurse and Friar Lawrence are wonderful and very funny, and Mercutio is just as weird as he is (and should be) in the play. Everything about the movie is translated perfectly into a beautiful, tragic, and moving film that teenagers in love can really relate to. Violence is not an issue, except that they commit suicide- but everyone knows that happens anyway and there is an understanding or justifiable reason while they do it. It's a good lesson on how not to rush into love to quickly, and is a good opener for conversation about certain topics. Brilliantly done, and good for ages 13/14 and up. (Remember rating have changed since 1968, and PG is really PG-13. Fantastic! A must buy for fans of the play, and it stays true to it. Also but the sondtrack, it's wonderful.

This is the best movie ever! My drama instructor told me and kai to watch it (boo) becuase he thought it would help us realize the strory behind westside story (Im maria hes tony) It was cool to see young actors and it was an over-all good movie.

i watched this after reading the book, and i simply loved it. the 1996 version is simply an INSULT. This one, with perfect actors and actresses, shows the beauty of romance and loyalty. So what if Juliet took her life? It was because here love and loyalty to Romeo was that good, same for Romeo. The only concern i gave is the naked backside and the breasts and passionate kissing, but ignore those if your mature enough.