one big smile

Rating: Null/10 (10 February 2002)

I think this is one of the best movies ever made. The cast is chosen very well. Joseph Fiennes does an excellent job acting as Shakespeare. He has a good feeling of how Shakespeare might have been like in his daily life. Gwyneth Paltrow is charming playing Lady Viola as well as Thomas Kent. Acting out two different parts is a big challenge. Together, Fiennes and Paltrow, harmonize perfectly. The script uses a lot of Shakespearan quotes which make the movie especially exciting when you are able to recognize them. It also takes a cute bet on how the story of Romeo&Juliet might have developed. All in all, the plot has a lot of action. You won't get tired watching it. The main focus is on Shakespeare and Viola's love story which is adorable but has not future. I highly recommend this movie because it gives you a good insight in Shakespeare's life and his time. Even though there is a lot of interpretation of Shakespeare's life (destroys "authenticity") you'll have fun watching this stunning movie.