Probably the best movie of the past 20 years

Rating: 10/10 (1 November 2006)

This one has it all -- an intelligent, truly brilliant screenplay, fine acting, romance, pathos, tears and drama, humor and history, and Shakespeare's timeless poetry and passion. We are profoundly moved, edified, transported. The play within the play is brought here to the highest level, and Gwyneth Paltrow emerges absolutely triumphant, and no Oscar has been as richly deserved.
Viewers will gain new insight and appreciation for the original "Romeo and Juliet." I was left in awe of line after passionate line.
This is one of the few movies that actually gets better with each repeat viewing. Thank-you, John Madden and the Weinsteins, you have enriched us and expanded the art of film-making.