A Satisfying Teen Comedy

Rating: Null/10 (6 December 2004)

'10 Things I Hate About You', which relies heavily on Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew', is a very satisfying teen comedy with fresh dialogue and a modern unique charm. This motion picture casts Julia Stiles as the moody, head-strong Stradford sister Katerina whose younger sister's, Bianca's 'fate' lies in her hands - too bad for the younger sister. Single father Mr. Stradford made a rule that Bianca isn't allowed dating until she graduates (this rule is for Katerina also, but doesn't effect her much as you will see in the movie). Dad eventually gets a new inspiration however - Bianca's not allowed to date until Kat does. Dad, knowing that Kat will refuse to do this until snowmen can dance, thinks that he will have a longer time to not worry about his daughters. However, since Bianca is eye candy to many of the boys at school, a particular student (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) decides to finally get a date for Kat, knowing that he can date Bianca thuswise. 'Dangerous' and risk-taking senior (Heath Ledger) is then asked to date Kat, with generous compensation in advance. Though the plot may seem thin, which it is in some respects, this entertaining teen comedy manages to move along with near ease. The characters are likable, in spite of their shallowness, and the movie itself manages to keep the audience entertained. A must-see! Rating: 3 1/2 out of Five Stars.