I always thought Romeo was a fickle guy, no more!

Rating: 10/10 (12 January 1999)

For awhile now my friends and I have found Romeo and Juliet (the play) to be somewhat lacking. Romeo seemed to be a pretty fickle guy. First in love with Rosaline, and then, a few hours later, in love with Juliet. Maybe he would have fallen in love with someone else if they had not been forced apart. "Shakespeare in Love', changed that opinion. It shows you the love and heartache that could have created the scenes.
If you liked `Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead' go see this. If you thought it was lacking, go see this because it succeeds in those places where the other may have failed. I thought both were excellent films, but this movie moved me. The former has some excellent comedic episodes, the latter is not only hilarious, but it is an excellent romance.
After seeing this, I had to go right out and see `Elizabeth' to see Joseph Fiennes. WOW! Girls, if for no other reason go see these two movies to see this guy. I do not want to take away from the rest of the cast, because it was an excellent ensemble, but I did tend to keep my eyes on Shakespeare.
Please don't go expecting historical accuracy, it's a movie, go to be entertained and you will be!