Pleasantly surprising Romcom with a classical background

Rating: 10/10 (13 September 2019)

Firstly, I'd like to say that I am neither an English lit major nor an artistic critic. That said, I'd like to say that I watched this romantic comedy when it first opened in theaters in 1998 and over twenty years later on Netflix. In both cases, the viewing experience was uplifting and satisfying.
I really recommend this film to everyone. In fact, I just sent a message to my daughter, who graduated college a year ago, inviting her to watch the movie: "Patty, there are a few films that I have seen in my lifetime that command my complete respect and admiration. In my top ten list in the world is the film about a fictional portrayal behind the making of Romeo and Juliet entitled 'Shakespeare in Love.'
It was magnificent! When I saw it again after over twenty years, I was still enthralled by the script and left completely delighted by its end. When the film first came out just after you were born, your grandma and I argued about its merits and worth. Of course I won the argument much later on when the film eventually garnered major awards at the Oscar snd scores more from other prestigious film academies..."
In closing, my parting message to to my daughter is the same that I leave you: "Do watch this film within your lifetime. It will enrich you and make you a better person."