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On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date until her ill-tempered, completely un-dateable older sister Kat goes out, too. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad boy with a nasty reputation of his own.
A new twist on Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew,' this teen comedy follows the story of Kat Stratford, a fiercely independent and cynical high school student who is forbidden by her father from dating. Her younger sister, Bianca, is also barred from dating until Kat finds a boyfriend. To get around this, Bianca's crush enlists the help of a charming bad boy, Patrick Verona, to woo Kat, setting off a chain of hilarious and heartfelt events.
The film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its witty dialogue, charming performances, and its clever modernization of Shakespeare. It became a beloved teen classic, remembered for its energetic portrayal of high school life and its memorable soundtrack.
Praised for its sharp, witty script and engaging performances, especially from Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger.
Appreciated for its clever adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' into a modern teen setting.
Noted for its memorable soundtrack and its surprisingly heartfelt moments amidst the comedy.
Google audience: Viewers loved the film's humor, the chemistry between the leads, and its nostalgic feel. Many appreciate the clever modernization of a classic story and the strong female lead character.
Heath Ledger's iconic scene where he sings and dances to Frankie Valli's 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' on the bleachers was filmed without the school's permission, much to the surprise of the students.
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Not for nothing this was my favorite movie when I was in my straight era. Literally nothing bad can be said about it. Kat is perfect (and would've been even more so if she was a KD Lang fan), and so is that poem delivery. Patrick was the or...
"Cameron" (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a bit keen on "Bianca" (Larisa Oleynik) but she has eyes on the wealthy school Lothario "Joey" (Andrew Keegan). Regardless of who likes who, though, her dad won't allow her out of the house, socially, unl...
Very funny movie. I like the late 90's and early 2000's quirky romance comedies. It's always funny to have embarrassing things happen to you, when your trying to impress a girl.
Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew in a modern high school setting with humour. Reminiscent of an 80s-style rom-com. Settle back and just enjoy it for what it is.