Analysis about 4 versions of Balcony scene/#5

According to the 4 different versions I've seen about the Balcony scene of Romeo and Juliet, the most impressive version I think is the one directed by Zeffirelli in 1968. I am attracted by the character who acted as Juliet due to her fluent and impressive ability of portraying Juliet. Comparing to the other film adaptations, Juliet in Zeffirelli's version is young and beautiful, which perfectly reflects the youth and beauty of Juliet that almost drives Romeo crazy. Juliet's actions are childish and adorable. She walks around, waves her arms, and leans on the wall while talking to herself without noticing that Romeo is right there under the tree. This is what a 13-year-old girl does when in a excited mood. During the Juliet's monologue, there is also some spots about Romeo's reactions, which is the same as the plot in the original play. Romeo is considering about whether to reply Juliet's speech at first, and then he can't help calls for Juliet. These two characters do a good job of presenting the features of Romeo and Juliet. Moreover, the setting and the language the characters use are very suitable for the whole scene. It is a real balcony where Juliet first meets Romeo and has a conversation in ancient language. Plus, both characters's clothes fit their age.
The version that I personally think it least effective is the one produced by Royal Shakespeare Company in 2010. The whole scene seems like to be taken place in relatively modernized world. Both Romeo and Juliet use modern language and wear modern clothes. The actress who acted as Juliet seems a little old that doesn't really fit the real age of Juliet. Her clothes also aren't actually suitable for a 13-year-old girl to wear since the dress is grey, which should've been worn by an older woman. And the setting is kind of simple that I didn't realize that was a balcony at first. Based on the standard of setting, actions and costuming, I think the 1968 version is better than the 2010 one.

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