Bynes hits and misses - her cohorts do better

Rating: 6/10 (17 April 2006)

I'm 20, English, male and a bit of a film buff. So not the target audience then? Hayfever was right: the music was horrible. Bynes misses as many times as she hits and the cringe factor is very high. However, as much as there is wrong with this movie, there is also a lot right. Shakespeare's plot still provides interest but the key strength of this movie lies in the wonderful supporting characters and talented cast (with possible exception of Bynes and definite exception of Tatum) providing all the many laughs and heart to the movie. Loved rival/love interest Laura Ramsey, best guy-mate Sadowski and brother Kirk. Julie Haggerty is always a joy to watch and with her role in Just Friends (LOVE Ryan Reynolds!) is cornering funny, nut-job mothers in crap, likable movies. However, the real genius of the piece is Arrested Development's David Cross as the Principal. He and Haggerty provide belly-laughs and Ramsey et al provide heart.
3/5 F