Young love, complications, confusion, plotting ---- sounds like Shakespeare to me

Rating: Null/10 (15 April 1999)

Although 10 Things I Hate About You will never be the classic Taming Of the Shrew, it is nonetheless a well written and well acted story. The leads, Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles were terrific. Both have a stage presence and there was good chemistry between them. The other characters were interesting and well played. Some of the situations in the film felt very familiar as this was obviously one of many teen romantic comedies, but that is not necessarily a negative criticism. I thoroughly enjoyed the film and the hundred minutes went by quickly. If I had one criticism, I would say that after such a good movie the final scene was a small letdown. I almost forgot to mention the soundtrack is fantastic. I must also say that Heath Ledger stole the show and am looking forward to see more of his work. On the basis of solid entertainment, three stars!!!