Superb acting makes this a teenage classic

Rating: 10/10 (18 March 2003)

This film, being a modern remake of The Taming of the Shrew, already had a great plot thrust upon it. Some critics say that it was too predictable but, if one thinks about it, so was most of Shakespeare so that was not a problem in my opinion. The main actors were Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles and they were both excellent playing their roles, but I felt that the most praise should have gone to Larisa Oleynik as Bianca Stratford. She normally plays an age range of about 14-18 and her rendition of the self centered Bianca was outstanding. Being an 18 year old at the time, she slid into the role with exceptional ease but it is unlikely that she will become as big as the two main actors. Gordon-Levitt also played his role well and their was chemistry between them because of the past roles on Third Rock From the Sun that they had. Overall it was a brilliant piece of work from all involved. It will probably act as a starter film for Stiles and Ledger but I hope that the directors out there don't forget the roles that Oleynik and Gordon-Levitt played. Remember, there are no small roles, only small actors.