Brilliant, fun movie

Rating: 10/10 (12 July 1999)

This is a glorious film that will please everyone who loves a good movie and has a sense of humor. This is a movie that will be remembered for years to come as one of the best tributes to Shakespeare and the artistic process ever made. Bawdy, hilarious, romantic, and well-made all at once. The screenplay is absolutely brilliant. The reenactment of "Romeo and Juliet" at the end is breathtaking. I did, in fact, see all of the other nominated Best Actress candidates, and I have to say that Gwyneth was deserving of her award (wish there had been a tie with her and Cate, though). Judi Dench was also highly worthy. I can't say that this deserved Best Picture over "Saving Private Ryan," but in any other year it certainly would have deserved the top prize and I can't do much complaining about its win. Very, very highly recommended and I'm looking forward to seeing it for a third time.