A good movie, but best picture?

Rating: Null/10 (6 May 1999)

Shakespeare In Love is a very entertaining film. The script was witty, and the direction was flawless. Shakespeare was brought down from that high, high pedastel and made mortal. He was shown as having everyday problems that constantly plague us. Throw in a serious case of writer's block and a play that has one really bad title and you can feel Will's pressures. Judi Dench was fun to watch as Queen Elizabeth and Gwenyth Paltrow was enjoyable. The supporting cast was filled with life and the productions values were solid. The only thing that I don't see is how this film won best picture. This will be one of those head scratching questions that will plauge movie watchers for years to come.