10 Things I Hate About You (and a couple of things I love about this film.)

Rating: Null/10 (10 May 2004)

Yes, I know what you are thinking¯just another mawkish film for teenage girls. Maybe you're right, but not everything in life has to be in-depth, philosophical thinking. Besides, if you're one of those persons who think that a film is worth seeing only if it conveys some kind of important message, you'll be surprised to find some interesting things in this film. It tells us about the lives of some students in their last years at high-school and, of course, you'll be able to enjoy the typical sickly sweet romances and the famous US balls at the end of the academic year. But, in fact, for me it's essentially the story of Kat, one of the main characters, who shows us that it's possible to be mature (and so charmingly different!) even living among a bunch of childish teenagers. The preppy girl's club (leaded by Kat's sister), the archetypal bully (who will try to get Kat to go out with him 'just' for money), the shy new boy. and Kat, just a different girl who is aware of the importance of education and who¯and this is the slushy part of the film¯ will eventually find the magic of love. Not to miss: the sound track, with Save Ferris, The Cardigans and the funniest version of 'Can't take my eyes off you' I've ever listened to!