Shakespeare for non-snobs

Rating: Null/10 (8 January 1999)

This film should engender more interest in Shakespeare than any artistic endeavor since Zeffirelli's _Romeo and Juliet_ film 30-some years ago. Finally, I see what all the hype about Gwyneth Paltrow is about; she is really outstanding here. The scenes from _Romeo and Juliet_ depicted in _Shakespeare in Love_ are done so well that they will bring tears to your eyes. A real treat is Judi Dench's Queen Elizabeth--not to be missed!