imaginative and good

Rating: 7/10 (16 March 1999)

This was certainly one of the most imaginative movies of the year and it was pretty good. The idea was definitely unique, and it was a thoughtful portrayal of something that didn't happen, at least not to anyone's knowledge. By bringing Will Shakespeare down to the same level as any modern day young person who is struggling with love, this film has helped us understand Shakespeare as a person, and not just a poet and writer of plays who used words like thou, wilt, and shalt. It might not have been an accurate story, but it was not meant to be. And if it helps boost an interest in Shakespeare that might not have been there before for some people, then perhaps it has done some good. I did think that the movie could have targeted a larger audience by leaving out some unnecessary nudity. Without the nudity I believe the love scenes would have still had the same effect, and the movie could have garnered a PG-13 rating, boosting audience potential. Just my opinion.