Worth Owning

Rating: 10/10 (23 May 2005)

I'm a sucker for romantic comedies, and especially teen ones. However, my tolerance of them is usually limited to just enjoying them because even the best aren't that good. This is the exception. 10 Things I Hate About You is not only a brilliant re-take on Shakespeare's Taming Of The Shrew, but also just a good stand-alone movie. The few clichés they use are handled well (besides, it wouldn't be a romantic comedy if there weren't a few). The characters and motivations are believable, and the frequent comic relief scenes are put to good use (it's a Shakespearian Device, after all). It's cute, it's sweet, and Surprise! Hot actors and actresses abound! If there's only one Teen Romantic Comedy to see, this is the one.