RIP Olivia Hussey. Too young gone, sadly remembered. The movie has a ever lasting memory on me; the cast, the setting, the music by Nino Rota... this is truly a sad day.
Upon this May's fair stage, I mark the turning of seventy years in my life's grand play. Forty-five years hence, I chanced upon my Juliet, whose beauty and grace doth rival the very stars in their celestial dance. As the sands of time flow through the hourglass, my love for her doth but grow, her charm and desirability blossoming like the sweetest rose in the garden of my affections.
Rip Olivia Hussey 🕊️, this film was the most beautiful depiction of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (in my opinion). I really appreciate the dedication of the director and cast for staying true to the story and poetry at the time. ❤️
I saw this while alone in a theatre in 1968-69 when I was a coming of age very confused 13-year-old boy. I couldn't believe I cried during a movie and I was simply in love with this picture and the characters. Even now at 61 I have never forgotten it or this music.
Personally I like the 1996 version because that is the one I saw first and I grew up with that version but the 1968 version is so good and is so beautifully shot and this song just represents the beauty and tragedy of the story and the movie.
I prefer adaptations to be set at the time they were written as, therefore I prefer this version to 1996. I prefer Jane Austen adaptations to be set in the Georgian/Regency era to the modern age and so on with any classic work. I don't see the point in having it in modern day. Why does it being set in the past mean people can't relate to it? I just don't understand it.
She's beautiful for the age she is now, just as she was beautiful at the age she was then. Getting older doesn't mean getting ugly. Sad reading some of the comments here. Like, how DARE she age like all of us will huh?
This world has witnessed the existence of a beauty like Olivia Hussey. 👑 "A rose will bloom, it then will fade. So does a youth. So does the fairest maid."
i first seen it on big screen in 1968,, i was 10.. it was the talk of my town, HALIFAX , NOVA SCOTIA.... everyone loved it ,, and i was in love with lEONARD--------------------, BIG TIME
Olivia was a stunning beauty in this film. She played her character of Julia very well. She was the ultimate and best version of Julia ever of Shakespeare’s famous writing. RIP Olivia 😢
This Romeo and Juliet is the most beautiful and romantic version there will ever be. I saw it in 1968 and never forgot. had it on video for many years. Let's also pay tribute to Franco Zeffirelli, who was a genius director and Nino Rota who wrote the haunting theme that will stay with you forever.
The song hits more consisering her passing. Watching this and seeing someone in their youth as if they right here in this moment in time and not lost to old age. Strange and too early to be thinking about this I need some coffee
@@kluasvt828 because she couldn't make something beautiful for herself. An artist should generally speaking be capable of doing that. Inspiration is one thing. Buying a whole chunk of song to fill in your own lack is quite another.
I concurr yet the priest played by Paul Giamatti. Mr. GIAMATTI portrayal is much more inbued with love & concern for Romeo & his Juliet. The extent of anguish when the priest sees his plans go awry in juliets death is a high point in the film. The priest from the filming 1967 is okay but he just doesn't bring the emotion out as does Paul Giamatti. My partner says Douglass booth as romeo, Oliver hussey as juliet put & Giamatti put into the newer film would be spectacular! maybe someone in the future will be able to switch those characters into the new film. To me, both tybalts are good as are the king, though I did like mercutio in the first film better, also thought the nurse maid in the newest film is much better.....
I love the message of the song. Youth will fade and it's that time where we can do so many things, even if majority of it are stupid decisions, but it's a time worth living.
@@ritam7288 Very interesting! I didn't watch the movie because i haven't got free time, but in the holiday, I will watch! I am obsessd for the movie story! Sorry for the mistake!
My favorite version of Romeo and Juliet...every frame looks like a Renaissance painting come to life, and the music is just heartbreaking. So glad my high school English class used this version instead of the more modern ones.
This film is the most beautiful movie I've ever watched. All the actors were perfect. The lines were amazingly poetic and they retained the special feelings Shakespeare wrote into the original play. Not to mention, the music is touching and fantastic. A true work of art.
I remember my mom taking me to see this film. It left a lasting impression on me. I was about 12 or 13 yrs old. I have never forgotten the lyrics from the song “What Is A Youth”. Here I am more than 50+yrs later and it always pops back into my head. Don’t know what triggers it, but I loved it then and I still do to this day.
?!? I think it’s better that you read something about italian history. Zeffirelli is a person , and Duce that is Mussolini, is another. When people talk about history or art in Italy we always read the most stupid gigantic things..HOW MUCH IGNORANCE. Ciao!
My sister and I were discussing this movie recently and we discovered we both had been called on to read the part of Juliet..twice during our high school days. You see things through a different lense and appreciate memories like this when you get older..and you learn something new everyday, right. I love the 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet. And the music, the costumes are lovely.
The look they give each other is so genuine. Really, I mean THAT'S the look. 😉. Sends a chill up my spine every time. And a little bit of hope that just maybe. MAYBE? I'LL SEE THAT LOOK JUST ONE MORE TIME BEFORE I GO.
This is THE BEST Romeo and Juliet ever! The Romeo is gorgeous the Juliet's beautiful!I think William Shakespeare would've wanted it just like this...and this song & music is an added bonus to the film as well!
The music was adapted from period music of the time and played on period instruments. The costumes were spot on. And the actors were absolutely perfect. I always appreciated that he used age-appropriate actors for the main characters. Definitely the best version of this classic love story. In my opinion, modern versions set in modern times just do not do justice to Shakespeare!
I'm pleased to see these positive comments. I've had students who only liked the 90's version. They said the 1968 version was boring. I jsut didn't understand their viewpoint.
Really? When I watched it in school, everyone loved it! The girls thought Olivia was pretty, and one guy got a crush on her and made her his lock screen. XD The teacher later asked my table [my table-group was almost all female] if we did the same with Tybalt or Romeo and we were like "...No. 😕"
It entirely it depends on if someone is willing to take Romeo and Juliet seriously in the first place. The 90’s version is self-aware in its parody, so someone who is prone to making fun of Romeo and Juliet would prefer its spin on the story and would find it more entertaining.
I saw this movie in 1968 as an 11 year old , and thought it was the greatest movie I had ever seen ! I have seen it a few more times over the years and I still think it is one of the greatest movies ever . Franco Zeffirelli was such a fantastic Director, and the acting and Cinematography was Amazingly beautiful!
This unique version of Romeo and Juliet remains the very best and although both Whiting and Hussey's movie careers never took off their work in this film remains world class and therefore a legacy to be proud of. The direction of Zefferelli, the locations, the attention to detail and and a wonderful supporting cast and a theme tune and lyrics makes it still unforgettable 50 years on.
FINALLY... I've been looking for this song since I heard it in the movie when shown to us in high school in 97-98 and all I could ever think of was the words "no other rose"
This song makes me tear up, reminding me of my youthful days back in high school when my teacher put on the movie even though it has only been 5 years. This song is still the best, and the 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet is still a classic.
Dear Olivia Hussey, rest in peace. I grew up on her portrayal of Mary in 'Jesus of Nazareth', and it is difficult for me to read Romeo and Juliet without hearing Hussey's delivery. What a sad loss. Condolences to her family.
Absolutely outstanding movie. Never have I seen PASSION so skilfully displayed. I was fascinated when I saw it for the first time, and more than forty years later, it still impresses me so deeply. Only an Italian film maker would do this. Superb.
Her daughter used to be a tax unattractive, but she's getting prettier as she ages. She never had a child with anyone as attractive as Leonard Whiting...
What is a youth? Impetuous fire. What is a maid? Ice and desire. The world wags on, a rose will bloom.... It then will fade: so does a youth, so does the fairest maid. Comes a time when one sweet smile has a season for a while.... Then love's in love with me. Some they think only to marry, others will tease and tarry. Mine is the very best parry. Cupid he rules us all. Caper the cape, but sing me the song, Death will come soon to hush us along. Sweeter than honey... and bitter as gall, Love is a task and it never will pall. Sweeter than honey and bitter as gall. Cupid rules us all."
Heard it first in freshman year of highschool in English class when we watched this movie, now I'm 24, and more than decade later I still hum this song every day its so beautiful. I'll never forget the first time I heard it, after the movie was over I was desperately trying to pay attention to the credits to see the composers name.
Zeffirelli's brilliant masterpiece is a faithful adaptation of Shakespeare which remains timeless - fresh and sweet even after many years. This song is incredibly beautiful and never fails to touch my heart.
2 Oscar, 3 Golden Globe, 1 BAFTA , 5 Ezüst Szalag , és 1 David di Donatello díj, azért nem semmi teljesítmény... ez a legnépszerűbb filmes feldolgozása a tragédiának
Tenia que venir como minimo respeto, ha trascendido a la eternidad la que quizás es la mejor Julieta Capuleto de la historia del cine, descansa en paz Olivia, gracias por ser mi eterna Julieta, que mujer tan hermosa y talentosa fuiste❤ ¡Buen viaje!🕊🙏
This movie is so great, one of my favorite movies of all time. This movie was released over 50 years ago and it still is so great. Reminds me of so many memories, especially when I listen to this song.
Тот кто не видел этот фильм и не пережил с главными героями накал страстей, тот много в жизни потерял и не поймёт уже в своей жизни, что такое настоящая ЛЮБОВЬ. Оливия и Леонардо-творцы от Бога, сумевшие передать такую глубину чувств, что некоторым людям в своей жизни невозможно достичь. Я восторгаюсь ими и очень люблю их , и эта любовь на всю жизнь. Ведь их искра зажгла в моём сердце огонь любви к той, которую я искал.Это волшебное чувство.
Да,чудесное исполнение молодыми тогда актерами-любви с первого взгляда!Трогательная музыка Нино Роты-дополняет фильм и пронизывает до кончиков пальцев!Другие версии известной трагедии В.Шекспира-ни что,в картине Ф.Дзеферелли!Настоящий мастер,своим чутьем подобрал пару на главные роли очень точно,реалистично(как буд-то и правда была взаимная любовь молодых людей друг к другу)!И,спустя,50лет после выхода картины в Широкий прокат по Странам Мира-она остается такой же захватывающей и правдивой!...
Zeffirelli chose Olivia Hussey out of 500 auditioning girls. I think her exotic look (she's half Argentinian, half English) might have given her an advantage). She was the perfect Juliet in every way.
We watched this movie as part of our Schooling at high school in the early 70s in NewZealand,simply stunning and 50 years later still moves me to tears.
I watched this this year, my first year in high school. This movie has got to be the best love story of all times and one of my favorite movies of all time. I have never really felt so much pain while reading a story, and the song didn't help at all. Especially since Juliet is absolutely stunning in this. This is way better than the Leo version I think. I hated that one.
@@plusfour1 You mistook my intentions, I was simply saying that the "Leo version" of Romeo and Juliet is shot and scripted in a more comedic fashion than its older counterpart (aka the 1968 movie). Nowhere did I say that young love was funny (though I do believe that it is often quite ridiculous, and I agree that Shakespeare did intend to portray that in Romeo and Juliet). Hopefully that cleared up any misconceptions about what I meant.
Totally timeless, when you have high school girls who think Romeo is cute or boys who love the sword fighting then you know the movie and story has stood the test of time.
We watched this movies this year, my freshman year. Me and my friend Jacky couldn't stop staying how cute Romeo and Tybalt was. This is how I met my (ex)boyfriend. He was joking around calling himself Tybalt. He heard me say Tybalt was hot when talking to Jacky. He was like "So, you think I'm hot" I said yeah and we got to know each other and eventually started dating, then broke up because of his ex, also named Katelyn
@@dewinmoonl So funny that you mentioned this! I saw this when it came out in 1968 with my Jr High school class. That's all the girls could talk about (I think they were jealous) and also Len Whiting being so cute. It's good to know the many reactions to this film are universal and timeless.
A beautiful melody that indeed exudes a touch of the Renaissance, very well composed. What a bittersweet memento mori. Everything is transient and even the most beautiful flower wilts eventually.
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RIP Olivia Hussey. Too young gone, sadly remembered. The movie has a ever lasting memory on me; the cast, the setting, the music by Nino Rota... this is truly a sad day.
RIP Olivia Hussey. She had the face of an angel.
R.I.P Olivia!!
Such beauty and well played act forever will be remembered.
I agree with you.
Met my now husband in 1971 thought he looked like Leonard Whiting. WE ARE STILL TOGETHER! Both 70 next week. ❤
I turned 70 in January. My Juliet, who I have been married to since 1976, is a few months older than me.
That’s awesome!
♥️ 😢
Upon this May's fair stage, I mark the turning of seventy years in my life's grand play. Forty-five years hence, I chanced upon my Juliet, whose beauty and grace doth rival the very stars in their celestial dance. As the sands of time flow through the hourglass, my love for her doth but grow, her charm and desirability blossoming like the sweetest rose in the garden of my affections.
@@riotelaviv Great post! Sounds very Shakespearean! 👍
Rip Olivia Hussey 🕊️, this film was the most beautiful depiction of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (in my opinion). I really appreciate the dedication of the director and cast for staying true to the story and poetry at the time. ❤️
You know a film is timeless when it still looks fantastic almost fifty years after its release.
agreed
Me too. Love it. We have the video and watch it regularly. So light and easy. One of shakies best after Merry wifes of Windsor.
Amen, brother
I saw this while alone in a theatre in 1968-69 when I was a coming of age very confused 13-year-old boy. I couldn't believe I cried during a movie and I was simply in love with this picture and the characters. Even now at 61 I have never forgotten it or this music.
My older sister took me to see this when I was 13. Love this movie. I'm almost 60. Still love it. SO well made.
This 1968 Romeo and Juliet is remarkable. Better than any other versions.
rov li Masterpiece.
I totally agree
Personally I like the 1996 version because that is the one I saw first and I grew up with that version but the 1968 version is so good and is so beautifully shot and this song just represents the beauty and tragedy of the story and the movie.
Ikr
I prefer adaptations to be set at the time they were written as, therefore I prefer this version to 1996. I prefer Jane Austen adaptations to be set in the Georgian/Regency era to the modern age and so on with any classic work. I don't see the point in having it in modern day. Why does it being set in the past mean people can't relate to it? I just don't understand it.
Olivia Hussey is painfully beautiful!!
jambroqc
or used to be
A legszebb Rómeó és Júlia voltak...nem is akarom más szinészekkel látni ezt a darabot
Vicious Oz well she's like 70 now
She's beautiful for the age she is now, just as she was beautiful at the age she was then. Getting older doesn't mean getting ugly. Sad reading some of the comments here. Like, how DARE she age like all of us will huh?
StudioStyx 🌹
I will never forget the movie and her performance. It still brings tears to my eyes. Rest In Peace sweet Olivia.
This world has witnessed the existence of a beauty like Olivia Hussey. 👑
"A rose will bloom, it then will fade.
So does a youth.
So does the fairest maid."
At school, we watched the 1968 film and the 90s Leonardo DiCaprio one. This one is a million times better. I think this film is gorgeous.
You're right. The 90's one is underrated though.
I agree this is the best version. I first saw this at school in 1978 with my girlfriend. I was 16 and she was 14.
i first seen it on big screen in 1968,, i was 10.. it was the talk of my town, HALIFAX , NOVA SCOTIA.... everyone loved it ,, and i was in love with lEONARD--------------------, BIG TIME
Same. I like both
i agree :)
Olivia was a stunning beauty in this film. She played her character of Julia very well. She was the ultimate and best version of Julia ever of Shakespeare’s famous writing. RIP Olivia 😢
RIP Olivia. Such a natural beauty in her time.
This Romeo and Juliet is the most beautiful and romantic version there will ever be.
I saw it in 1968 and never forgot. had it on video for many years.
Let's also pay tribute to Franco Zeffirelli, who was a genius director and Nino Rota who wrote the haunting theme that will stay with you forever.
I was 21 when saw the film for the first time... Now I'm 71 and never have forgotten the Nino Rota theme What is a youth...
Conobbi Olivia a casa di conoscenti, a Roma,la sua estrema grazia esteriore era accompagnata da altrettanta interiore... veramente toccante
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Olivia Hussey is pure beauty. Timeless beauty. She looks like a living angel.
Agreed 👍
Olivia Hussey es la Julieta más Hermosa y Bella de todos los tiempos... ♥️💚💐
indeed, her looks seem almost unbelievable. I bet guys were scared to ask her out, she was so dam pretty
Sim, uma das mulheres mais lindas do cinema. Mesmo depois da velhice, ainda assim continua muito bonita.
She looks like a Snapchat filter that softens your features 😊
The most wonderful Juliet from the best adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" 🙁 R.I.P. Olivia 🙁
Olivia Hussey, you will always be Juliet.. RIP 🙏
So sad, I just read of Olivia’s passing. RIP beautiful lady, the best Juliet of them all.🙏❤️
The song hits more consisering her passing. Watching this and seeing someone in their youth as if they right here in this moment in time and not lost to old age. Strange and too early to be thinking about this I need some coffee
When I heard "Old Money" Lana del Rey, i knew i heard those first notes before. Two songs are beautiful.
Because Lana took the melody for make it song ☺️
Me too
Suzanne Castillo oh shit I just realized
@@fruzsinamaczko9363 'took', she bought it. And so what, she created something so beautiful
@@kluasvt828 because she couldn't make something beautiful for herself. An artist should generally speaking be capable of doing that. Inspiration is one thing. Buying a whole chunk of song to fill in your own lack is quite another.
No other version of Romeo and Juliet will ever compare to this. This film is so exquisitely beautiful
Very trrue t..
Exactly
I concurr yet the priest played by Paul Giamatti. Mr. GIAMATTI portrayal
is much more inbued with love & concern for Romeo & his Juliet.
The extent of anguish when the priest sees his plans go awry in juliets death is a high point in the film. The priest from the filming 1967 is okay but he just doesn't bring the emotion out as does Paul Giamatti. My partner says Douglass booth as romeo, Oliver hussey as juliet put & Giamatti put into the newer film would be spectacular! maybe someone in the future will be able to switch those characters into the new film. To me, both tybalts are good as are the king, though I did like mercutio in the first film better, also thought the nurse maid in the newest film is much better.....
Sorry, I prefer George Cukor's 1936 versión.
❤
She was most beautiful Juliet ever in all cinema story.
Totalmente!!!! 😉
Youth really is fleeting. RIP Olivia 🕊
I love the message of the song.
Youth will fade and it's that time where we can do so many things, even if majority of it are stupid decisions, but it's a time worth living.
Well said and summarized❤
Best Romeo and Juliet film.
+Emperor Of Persia - EVER!
Agree, and what a video to highlight it. An enduring song able to match this enduring story.
Emperor Of Persia I prefer the 2013 version
Indeed. It remains unbeateable. No actual version can reach the beauty and sensibility of this one.
amen to that
She is just too beautiful.
And he is too beautiful too!
@@larisa7831 both are very good looking 10000 times better than nowadays actors and actresses....So natural ❤
@@ritam7288 I agree! Thx!
@@larisa7831 Actually in that time everything was far better....there were real seasons,people..everything
@@ritam7288 Very interesting! I didn't watch the movie because i haven't got free time, but in the holiday, I will watch! I am obsessd for the movie story! Sorry for the mistake!
My favorite version of Romeo and Juliet...every frame looks like a Renaissance painting come to life, and the music is just heartbreaking. So glad my high school English class used this version instead of the more modern ones.
Yeah, my class watched this version and I loved it, but some other classes watched the newer version with Leo and didn't like it.
R I.P., beautiful Olivia Hussey, best Juliet ever. Also an unmatched film adaptation, by Franco Zeffirelli.
Rest in peace to my first Juliet! #RIPOlivia 🙏🏾
olivia had such natural beauty when she was young. No extreme makeup to make her that way just naturally beautiful and its so nice to see.
This film is the most beautiful movie I've ever watched. All the actors were perfect. The lines were amazingly poetic and they retained the special feelings Shakespeare wrote into the original play.
Not to mention, the music is touching and fantastic.
A true work of art.
Tess Crelli iii
Thou shall put thy head in the game.
lmfaoooooo
omg lol
+KeIsey | Minecraft and More! You were on Lana's old money video too!!!
OMFG :D
Best comment of the year xD
Could this couple have been more beautiful? What a film!
This is the ONLY version of Romeo and Juliet I watch. She was so beautiful.
Olivia Hussey is so beautiful. Romeo fell in love with her and so did every guy in my Latin Class. Ah, youth....
He only loved what he saw. Even friar Lawrence said that. The whole play happened within 4 days
Shay Roemer actually 6 days
@@Silasroemer and Romeo was 16, Juliet 13
oh yeah also the actor who played romeo kinda looks like troy bolton
RIP Olivia Hussey- forever our Juliet
I remember my mom taking me to see this film. It left a lasting impression on me. I was about 12 or 13 yrs old. I have never forgotten the lyrics from the song “What Is A Youth”. Here I am more than 50+yrs later and it always pops back into my head. Don’t know what triggers it, but I loved it then and I still do to this day.
Same!!! This song stayed with me.
Idem ! 😢
the older we got, the more we understand the meaning of love as Shakespeare understood it, rooted in our death instinct.
Rest in peace , Zeffirelli. Our Beloved italian movie director.
Zeffirelli was a gay.
Александр Ильин and?
I read that as dictator first.
Dwarfhunter That’s funny. El Duce lol.
?!? I think it’s better that you read something about italian history. Zeffirelli is a person , and Duce that is Mussolini, is another. When people talk about history or art in Italy we always read the most stupid gigantic things..HOW MUCH IGNORANCE. Ciao!
My sister and I were discussing this movie recently and we discovered we both had been called on to read the part of Juliet..twice during our high school days. You see things through a different lense and appreciate memories like this when you get older..and you learn something new everyday, right. I love the 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet. And the music, the costumes are lovely.
very attractive couple, beautiful young actors
Boy meets absolutely stunning girl. Wow, that ballroom scene has to be one of the most breath-taking moments in all of cinema history!
*absolutely stunning boy meets absolutely stunning girl
Tuyet qua
The look they give each other is so genuine. Really, I mean THAT'S the look. 😉. Sends a chill up my spine every time. And a little bit of hope that just maybe. MAYBE? I'LL SEE THAT LOOK JUST ONE MORE TIME BEFORE I GO.
We were all young once.. This movie and this song truly define the passion of being young and how it doesn't last forever.. Epic
I agree, that scene is hauntingly beautiful
The most beautiful film I have ever seen!!!!!!!
This is THE BEST Romeo and Juliet ever! The Romeo is gorgeous the Juliet's beautiful!I think William Shakespeare would've wanted it just like this...and this song & music is an added bonus to the film as well!
The music was adapted from period music of the time and played on period instruments. The costumes were spot on. And the actors were absolutely perfect. I always appreciated that he used age-appropriate actors for the main characters.
Definitely the best version of this classic love story. In my opinion, modern versions set in modern times just do not do justice to Shakespeare!
The best version of the story
We love you Olivia and your beauty and gifts will always be cherished 💔🪽
I can't believe she's gone.
Nor I. Sad loss.
I'm pleased to see these positive comments. I've had students who only liked the 90's version. They said the 1968 version was boring. I jsut didn't understand their viewpoint.
Really? When I watched it in school, everyone loved it! The girls thought Olivia was pretty, and one guy got a crush on her and made her his lock screen. XD
The teacher later asked my table [my table-group was almost all female] if we did the same with Tybalt or Romeo and we were like "...No. 😕"
It entirely it depends on if someone is willing to take Romeo and Juliet seriously in the first place. The 90’s version is self-aware in its parody, so someone who is prone to making fun of Romeo and Juliet would prefer its spin on the story and would find it more entertaining.
I saw this movie in 1968 as an 11 year old , and thought it was the greatest movie I had ever seen ! I have seen it a few more times over the years and I still think it is one of the greatest movies ever . Franco Zeffirelli was such a fantastic Director, and the acting and Cinematography was Amazingly beautiful!
I saw it all 11 y.o. too. It had a powerful impact on me as well, in my pre-adolescence.
I was also around 11 years old when I saw it. Beautiful film.
Rest easy now Olivia. Your passion as Juliet will forever be in our hearts.🕊
This unique version of Romeo and Juliet remains the very best and although both Whiting and Hussey's movie careers never took off their work in this film remains world class and therefore a legacy to be proud of.
The direction of Zefferelli, the locations, the attention to detail and and a wonderful supporting cast and a theme tune and lyrics makes it still unforgettable 50 years on.
FINALLY... I've been looking for this song since I heard it in the movie when shown to us in high school in 97-98 and all I could ever think of was the words "no other rose"
This song makes me tear up, reminding me of my youthful days back in high school when my teacher put on the movie even though it has only been 5 years. This song is still the best, and the 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet is still a classic.
They should've had a happy ending
This is it folks! We can't do better than this. The pinnacle of human perfection! If we couldn't improve on this after 5 decades, we're not gonna!
This movie continues to resonate! It is 2022 and I am so blessed to be married to my Juliet from 1970!!
They are so beautiful💖 Everything in this movie is so beautiful💖
The singers voice is just
*GORGEOUS*
Listen to Whiting's version on RUclips!
...love this classic...they are both absolutely stunningly naturally beautiful...
Dear Olivia Hussey, rest in peace. I grew up on her portrayal of Mary in 'Jesus of Nazareth', and it is difficult for me to read Romeo and Juliet without hearing Hussey's delivery. What a sad loss. Condolences to her family.
Absolutely outstanding movie. Never have I seen PASSION so skilfully displayed. I was fascinated when I saw it for the first time, and more than forty years later, it still impresses me so deeply. Only an Italian film maker would do this. Superb.
"Parting is such sweet sorrow" indeed, RIP #OliviaHussey... 😞
can u imagine if they had of had a baby--------------- omg that child would have been stunning
julie miller Very true
I don't know. She has a daughter and her daughter is fugly.
glorymanheretosleep hardly
God, the comments on this video are atrocious. People really will ruin any bit of simple beauty. Humanity is screwed.
Her daughter used to be a tax unattractive, but she's getting prettier as she ages. She never had a child with anyone as attractive as Leonard Whiting...
I saw this movie in high school and fell in love with it. I don’t think most of the kids in my class appreciated it as much as I did
I’ll seriously never get over how gorgeous this film is
one of the best movies ever made.
What is a youth? Impetuous fire.
What is a maid? Ice and desire.
The world wags on,
a rose will bloom....
It then will fade:
so does a youth,
so does the fairest maid.
Comes a time when one sweet smile
has a season for a while....
Then love's in love with me.
Some they think only to marry,
others will tease and tarry.
Mine is the very best parry.
Cupid he rules us all.
Caper the cape, but sing me the song,
Death will come soon to hush us along.
Sweeter than honey... and bitter as gall,
Love is a task and it never will pall.
Sweeter than honey and bitter as gall.
Cupid rules us all."
i love this movie, its one of Franco Zefferelli's Best Movies of all time!! Can you send me these lyrics. thank you.
ARGI ,GOD BLESS YOU .YOU MAKE ME BELIEVE IN LOVE AGAIN ,,GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU A LOOOOOOG AND LOVELY LIFE
not being mean but it doesn't say love is a task. it says love is a pass time
Love is a task and it never will pall.
Sweeter than honey and bitter as gall.
Cupid rules us all."
It's love is a pass time, that never will pall
For me, Olivia Hussey, will be the only Juliet. I saw this movie in 1977 when I was 14 and fell in love with Ms. Hussey and the movie.
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How beautiful they both are !
R.I.P Olivia. "What is a youth" sprang up from my memory.
The BEST adaptation of the immortal LOVE story ever ,I have ever saw! The most beautiful Romeo and most beautiful Juliet ever !
Yeah❤!!But in today's generation no one will understand:(
WONDERFUL 💎🌹🌻🌷🌈💞
One of the films I can watch a 1000 times!
This version is so believable and beautiful as were Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting. Such a classic.
Just think, if Romeo had waited 60 more seconds to drink that poison, he and Juliet would’ve lived happily ever after in some town far, far away.
stop😔💔
The misunderstanding that she was only sleeping, so sad
Or not
Went on a field trip with my English class back in 78, and we were all amazed by this sad love story. Still one of my favorite films
Heard it first in freshman year of highschool in English class when we watched this movie, now I'm 24, and more than decade later I still hum this song every day its so beautiful. I'll never forget the first time I heard it, after the movie was over I was desperately trying to pay attention to the credits to see the composers name.
Zeffirelli's brilliant masterpiece is a faithful adaptation of Shakespeare which remains timeless - fresh and sweet even after many years. This song is incredibly beautiful and never fails to touch my heart.
2 Oscar, 3 Golden Globe, 1 BAFTA , 5 Ezüst Szalag , és 1 David di Donatello díj, azért nem semmi teljesítmény... ez a legnépszerűbb filmes feldolgozása a tragédiának
Agree absolutely!
The ultimate and supreme movie interpretation of this timeless love story!
2020 anyone ?? Olivia Hussey is so pretty. Probably most beautiful in world.
The most beautiful film i’ve ever seen. On top of that, Olivia Hussey is so fascinating.
Tenia que venir como minimo respeto, ha trascendido a la eternidad la que quizás es la mejor Julieta Capuleto de la historia del cine, descansa en paz Olivia, gracias por ser mi eterna Julieta, que mujer tan hermosa y talentosa fuiste❤
¡Buen viaje!🕊🙏
いちばん印象に残ってるロミオとジュリエットです。オリビアハッシー綺麗すぎ！
This movie is so great, one of my favorite movies of all time. This movie was released over 50 years ago and it still is so great. Reminds me of so many memories, especially when I listen to this song.
Тот кто не видел этот фильм и не пережил с главными героями накал страстей, тот много в жизни потерял и не поймёт уже в своей жизни, что такое настоящая ЛЮБОВЬ. Оливия и Леонардо-творцы от Бога, сумевшие передать такую глубину чувств, что некоторым людям в своей жизни невозможно достичь. Я восторгаюсь ими и очень люблю их , и эта любовь на всю жизнь. Ведь их искра зажгла в моём сердце огонь любви к той, которую я искал.Это волшебное чувство.
Да,чудесное исполнение молодыми тогда актерами-любви с первого взгляда!Трогательная музыка Нино Роты-дополняет фильм и пронизывает до кончиков пальцев!Другие версии известной трагедии В.Шекспира-ни что,в картине Ф.Дзеферелли!Настоящий мастер,своим чутьем подобрал пару на главные роли очень точно,реалистично(как буд-то и правда была взаимная любовь молодых людей друг к другу)!И,спустя,50лет после выхода картины в Широкий прокат по Странам Мира-она остается такой же захватывающей и правдивой!...
Имя актёра Леонард, а не Леонардо
Zeffirelli chose Olivia Hussey out of 500 auditioning girls. I think her exotic look (she's half Argentinian, half English) might have given her an advantage). She was the perfect Juliet in every way.
watched it at school for the past few weeks. by far the best.
КАК Я ОБОЖАЮ ЭТОТ ФИЛЬМ, НИКОГДА НИ КТО НЕ СДЕЛАЕТ ГЕНИАЛЬНЕЙ ЭТО ШЕДЕВР , ОБОЖАЮ ВСЕХ АРТИСОВ , А МУЗЫКАААААААА♥️
The singer sings this song to perfection.
He did, it was perfect.
So much feeling in his lovely voice.
LOVE THIS FILM..LOVE THE EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC AND THE GREAT PERFORMANCE OF LEONARD WHITING AND OLIVIA HUSSEY!!!
We watched this movie as part of our Schooling at high school in the early 70s in NewZealand,simply stunning and 50 years later still moves me to tears.
Best romeo and juliet… cant stop listening
I watched this this year, my first year in high school. This movie has got to be the best love story of all times and one of my favorite movies of all time. I have never really felt so much pain while reading a story, and the song didn't help at all. Especially since Juliet is absolutely stunning in this. This is way better than the Leo version I think. I hated that one.
But there's a Leo in this one too lol :)
The Leo version is actually pretty good. I just think people were thrown off by its "modern" and comedic style.
@@tesscrelli783 How is young love funny? My experience was terrifying. I think Shakespeare captured that much.
@@plusfour1 You mistook my intentions, I was simply saying that the "Leo version" of Romeo and Juliet is shot and scripted in a more comedic fashion than its older counterpart (aka the 1968 movie).
Nowhere did I say that young love was funny (though I do believe that it is often quite ridiculous, and I agree that Shakespeare did intend to portray that in Romeo and Juliet). Hopefully that cleared up any misconceptions about what I meant.
It’s less a love story and a warning tale of impulsive behaviors. They are blinded by passion and bad decision making, that’s why they fail.
This is the truly great film version. Amazing performances, stunning locations and one of the greatest film scores of all time.
Best Romeo And Juliette ever
Beautiful. Cried so much at the end! Olivia Hussey was so beautiful!
RIP OLIVIA THIS HITS HARD!😢😢😢😢
A masterpiece from Zeffirelli. Beyond perfection!
Totally timeless, when you have high school girls who think Romeo is cute or boys who love the sword fighting then you know the movie and story has stood the test of time.
We watched this movies this year, my freshman year. Me and my friend Jacky couldn't stop staying how cute Romeo and Tybalt was. This is how I met my (ex)boyfriend. He was joking around calling himself Tybalt. He heard me say Tybalt was hot when talking to Jacky. He was like "So, you think I'm hot" I said yeah and we got to know each other and eventually started dating, then broke up because of his ex, also named Katelyn
Katelyn Jones Lol. Hot story. I have this movie on VHS. Remember VHS? Lol. Anyway SELENA brought me here. The TEJANO star.😀
Sarah Stewart I miss Selena....
not to mention Juliet's HUGE TITS
ahem . . . ( I guess that's what we all were talking about when we talked about it ~_~ )
@@dewinmoonl So funny that you mentioned this! I saw this when it came out in 1968 with my Jr High school class. That's all the girls could talk about (I think they were jealous) and also Len Whiting being so cute. It's good to know the many reactions to this film are universal and timeless.
absolute masterpiece, the story and the film. heartbreaking, yet truly beautiful
A beautiful melody that indeed exudes a touch of the Renaissance, very well composed.
What a bittersweet memento mori. Everything is transient and even the most beautiful flower wilts eventually.
In my opinion this is the definitive film adaptation of the play