Why Shakespeare is timeless

Rating: 9/10 (29 July 2001)

While the following might be considered a bit of a spoiler by some (please stop here), we all really know that a high school romcom requires a happy ending. So, okay, the last twenty minutes are somewhat predictable. In the meantime, the rather well fleshed-out (and slightly weird) characters, the brilliant dialogue, as well as a coherent plot, make up for any raised eyebrows at the resolution of the usual near-end fallout of the two main characters. Speaking of which; Julia Stiles' embodiment of "the shrew" is just delightful. All in all, a real feel good film to watch time and again. I'll give it nine out of ten. Oh, and do remain seated once the movie's over: the collection of bloopers and "alternative versions" is hilarious.