I loved it!!!

Rating: Null/10 (30 January 2001)

I confess, I was wary of this movie. After 'Down to You', (which I absolutely hated!!), I didn't want to go see another Julia Stiles movie. But the great acting from Stiles in '10 things I hate about you' convinced me to give her another chance. I am so glad I did so.
A friend of mine told me that this movie was more about race than dancing, so I was prepared for that. And boy, was he right! I loved the growing relationship between Sarah and Derek. I thought they played each scene perfectly with the exception of the break-up scene. I think she showed perfect emotion when going over her past with Derek.
Who wouldn't fall for him by the way. He does right, (for the most part), he's sweet, kind, and accepts change well. He was smart, and loyal. The scene in which Derek tries to convince Malachi to do the right thing was great! Way to go, Derek!
I was uncomfortable with the language, and can't even imagine that anyone would take their young children to this film. The fact that they took premarital sex as a given, and that they drank as if it was 'the thing to do' even though they were all underage for such things was disconcerting to me. That may make me a prude or square or throwback or whatever, but these things should NOT be commonplace, and should NOT be taken for granted.
All in all, a great flick for 16 and older!