Mostly positive social behavior

Rating: 8/10 (1 April 2006)

I have seen the movie twice, now, and find it a happy experience. The credits, the stars making appearances to plug the movie, the reviews all harp on how the story is based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Maybe they are afraid someone with a similar story might sue for copyright violation. Personally I would have preferred to see a bit less of the Shakespeare influence. For one thing, fights were thrown in to entertain Shakespeare's audiences, but the fights were also thrown in here. hey are distracting, drawn out, unappealing, and could have contributed to the story better as a one-line snide comment.
Beyond that, I was impressed with the understated way the movie explores how men can express emotions, that honor, loyalty, and friendship are virtues even today, and that girls that play soccer sweat and need showers. The Illyria coach was superb -- took due note of who practiced extra, kept from getting too close to his players to maintain discipline, and showed a simple code of honor and responsibility to his players and to the world.
I had fun watching 'She's The Man'.