A romantic comedy with brains

Rating: 9/10 (19 December 1998)

Forget your high school memories of Shakespeare being difficult and highbrow--this film captures more of the real Shakespeare: bawdy, hilarious, and very accessible for your average commoner. So what if it's fictionalized our the wazoo? It's fun, sexy, and is a rollicking good time.
The casting is fantastic--Joseph Fiennes is perfect as Will, Gwyneth Paltrow is surprisingly radiant, and Ben Affleck is an ingenious casting choice for a small but important role.
Should be required viewing for all HS students being forced to endure reading Shx from a book.