Review of Romeo and Juliet (1968) by Vanessa T — 18 May 2010

Way better than the one with leonardo dicaprio.

This review of Romeo and Juliet (1968) was written by Vanessa T on 18 May 2010.

Romeo and Juliet has generally received positive reviews.

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