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Rating: 9/10 (17 October 2004)

I went to this movie in 1999 because it won an Oscar. I don't know Shakespeare and don't care - gobbledygook. (I told my friend's kids that he was famous because he invented the Chocolate Shake.) I enjoyed the movie, but I was dealing with major emotional issues literally during the movie and it affected my judgment. What I'm not sure of is whether it made my opinion of the movie stronger or weaker.
For future reference.....It is not a good idea to go see a double story about the greatest unfulfilled loves in the history of storydom WITH the person who you are going through an emotional crisis with! It was a very sad experience, but the movie was excellent.
Besides that, I really had no objection except that it is a period piece - not my favorite genre. It was well acted, looked great and never lagged in interest.