totally deserves the Oscars

Rating: 8/10 (31 May 2001)

The movie is the story of young William Shakespeare in a lack of inspiration and with no money. He meets Viola, a beautiful girl who steals his heart, who changes his whole destiny.
The idea, fictious, is great. Many funny gags and interesting situations, and probably one of the few original films of the last years.

Gwyneth Paltrow is great as Lady Viola, and she deserves her Oscar completely. I feel sorry that Joseph Fiennes was left out, cause he was really good too.
Fill in a great soundtrack, and a dog, and you have a terrific movie.