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Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet
Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet

Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet

July 7, 2016
2h 40m
Drama
Romance
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
80/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

Live theatre presentation of Shakespeare's classic play about two teenagers from warring families whose love affair ends in tragedy.

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Details

Director
Kenneth Branagh, Rob Ashford, Benjamin Caron
Cast
Lily James, Richard Madden, Derek Jacobi, Marisa Berenson, Taylor James, Tom Hanson, Jack Colgrave Hirst, Ansu Kabia, Nikki Patel, Zoe Rainey
Release Date
July 7, 2016

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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