Both of the films have some similarities. They share the same tone of language. The characters speak in Shakespeare's tone. “Nay which is disgrace to them if they bear it.” It is very different then how we speak to each other and more proper.

The characters are violent and very respectful in both. “This, by his voice, should be a Montague. Fetch me my rapier, boy. What! Dares the slave come hither, covered with an antic face, to fleer and scorn at our solemnity? Now, by the stock and honor of my kin, to strike him dead I hold it not a sin.” Tybalt is prepared to slay Romeo for coming to the Capulet's party. He doesn't like or want anyone to disrespect his family at all, especially a Montague.

Since the movies were filmed in two different time eras they do have some contrasts. In the nineteen sixty-eight film, the setting is in the Medieval Times so they had swords, horses, and older clothing styles.” Put up your sword. You know not what you do.” Not the strongest quote, but shows that they fought with sword were used in the Medieval Times.

Now the nineteen ninety-six film is more modern and takes place in the late nineties I would say. It does seem to be in the U.S. I know this because they drive cars; have guns, and the clothes they wore in that time era. They also have a shootout in a gas station which they did not have in the nineteen sixty-eight film.

In the nineteen ninety-six film there is some comedy to lighten the mood, but in the nineteen sixty-eight film there is absolutely none. The nineteen ninety-six one, there is a lot to do with religion and symbols of Christ. Even with all the violence, they still believe in the religion and make it a part of their life. In the nineteen sixty-eight one there aren't any signs of religion or symbols of Christ.

Both of the Romeo and Juliet films were good, but I liked the nineteen ninety-six one over the nineteen sixty-eight one. I liked the ninety ninety-six one more because I don't care for old movies like the nineteen sixty-eight one. I guess I do like to see some special effects in movies; they make then look more real.

First of all, it was hard to understand what the actors were saying, but I know that they can't change it because it's from a book. If you want your movie to a classic you got to follow the book and only change a few things. Even if the language was not easy to understand, I find that the movie was perfectly done and you could catch the story.

The next thing I want to talk is the costumes. I didn't like their clothes. Romeo was wearing the same pants during the whole movie. But the good thing is that Juliet was wearing different clothes, not like Romeo. I don't know if they did it on purpose or it was simply like that in the 1600's. I have never seen those kinds of clothes and that's why I found strange what they are wearing.

Finally, I really like the actors. They show emotions and were excellent. This is the kind of movie that you could watch and watch again if you are a fan of the “Romeo and Juliet” movie. Like I said it earlier, even if you couldn't understand what they were saying and you have not read the book, you can still know what the movie is about.

In conclusion, the movie of “Romeo and Juliet” is good but not great. That is my personal point of view and if someone has read all Shakespeare books may find it excellent. Franco Zeffirelli did a great job making that movie and most of the people would enjoy watching one of the greatest classic of all-time.