The best teenage movie of recent times (late '90s)

Rating: 10/10 (2 April 1999)

I LOVED this movie. This is everything a teenage movie should be and more. It takes "The Taming of the Shrew," and modernizes it, and also places it in a situation that is more suitable to kids. "Cruel Intentions" stunk because it was kids being like adults. This movie avoided the total stereotypes, and showed that everyone has reasons for being the way they are. It also shows that most people have more than one side to them and that most people are not all smart or all dumb.
The acting was some of the greatest acting for teen movie in years. They were so believable, and the characters were not over done. I'll admit, Cameron and his sidekick were a little cheesy, but isn't teen life? My favorite characters, Kat and Petruchio (now, Patrick) both remained as mean as ever. I walked out of this movie with a smile on my face from acting alone.
The plot was different but the same from "The Taming of the Shrew." They had to change the plot because what happened in "The Taming of the Shrew" would not fly in modern times, especially in only dating situations. I was happy with the changes. At least they came up with plausible reasons for the occurrences, and the reason for why the taming worked. They did not over-exaggerate anything in the movie. Everything was played as it should have been. I laughed my butt off.
Run don't walk to this movie, and see it often. That is how much I liked this movie. It is great for teenagers, and I think that everybody, including adults, should see this movie. It is not bubble-gum, you're-a-moronic-teenager, let's-see how dumb-you-are movie, this is a great movie. I highly recommend it. However, those of you who do not like drastic changes to the classics, stick with the Elisabeth Taylor, Richard Burton version of "The Taming of the Shrew." For the teenagers out there, I hope this inspires you to read the play. Read as much Shakespeare as you can, he rocks. Take it from me, I have read six of his plays this year already.---------10