Which is the best Romeo and Juliet movie?

Baz Luhrmann's energetic adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes as the star-crossed lovers, hit theaters on Nov. 1, 1996, joining a long line of cinematic reinterpretations of Shakespeare's beloved tragedy. read more

i think Zeffernelli's version was authentic in terms of the feel of the romance, the youth and the innocence, while the DiCaprio version is modern in its presentation - it does display the grit and violence which 'Romeo and Juliet' is abundant with. read more

Of all the straightforward Romeo and Juliet adaptations, Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 incarnation is the one that doth teach the torches to burn bright. Shot on location in Italy in brilliant Technicolor, with stunning costumes and gorgeous young leads, the movie is almost unfathomably beautiful. read more