10 Things I Hate About You (1999) DVD Reviews

Starring	Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik
Director	Gil Junger
Genres	Comedy, Romance, Teen

Critics' reviews (6) of 10 Things I Hate About You
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Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew gets updated Clueless-style to high-school America in this engaging romantic comedy from debut director Gil Junger. Kat (Julia Stiles) is the sulky teen who doesn't like anybody. This causes a problem for her hormonally-charged younger sister Bianca (Larisa Oleynik), who has been told by their dad that she can't date until Kat does. Newcomer Heath Ledger (who looks remarkably like Jim Morrison) plays the unfortunate lad picked to introduce Kat to the dating scene, while the rest of the cast is peppered with equally good-looking youngsters, including Third Rock from the Sun's Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Bianca's sweet but nerdy admirer. Smartly paced, fun and funny, this is just as enjoyable for adults as it is for its intended teenage market.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"...10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU has its charms, most notably Julia Stiles' brash, cheeky portrayal....She is a breath of fresh air..."
- New York Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
The Taming of the Shrew set in American teendom ('Padua', a suburb of Seattle) may not sound a great idea. A snooty... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of 10 Things I Hate About You
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75 out of 77 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

superb.........

this is a very good teen update based on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. it is essentially, a romantic comedy, that more than hits all the right comedy notes as well as the romantic ones. Kat (played by Julia Stiles) hates everybody which causes a slight problem for her gorgeous sister Bianca, when their dad tells her that she can't date until Kat does. in comes loner Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) who's the unlucky guy who introduces Kat to the dating scene while Cameron Jones (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) tries his luck with Bianca. The young cast are impressive with Ledger and Stiles being on top with their excellent conversations that includes bickering and sweet-talk, whilst Gordon-Levitt surprises as Bianca's sweet but geeky admirer.

well worth renting out.
- - williamsgwynfa
  - Posted 17 Jan 2007 09:14
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful

Excellent

This is an absolutely brilliant film I have watched many times and will watch many more times. The teen comedy about 2 teenage sisters, one popular who wants to get out and have fun, and one completely opposite who hates boys and wants to be a normal rocker. But a new boy at school who has the hots for the younger popular sister will change both of their lives.
- - theteenrocker from Isle of Wight
  - Posted 21 Feb 2005 20:56
6 out of 11 people found this review helpful

Funny?

Having read other reviews decided to give this a go. Its not good and it is not at all funny.
- - Andy from Portsmouth
  - Posted 10 Feb 2005 11:31
Most recent members' reviews (2) of 10 Things I Hate About You
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75 out of 77 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

superb.........

this is a very good teen update based on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. it is essentially, a romantic comedy, that more than hits all the right comedy notes as well as the romantic ones. Kat (played by Julia Stiles) hates everybody which causes a slight problem for her gorgeous sister Bianca, when their dad tells her that she can't date until Kat does. in comes loner Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) who's the unlucky guy who introduces Kat to the dating scene while Cameron Jones (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) tries his luck with Bianca. The young cast are impressive with Ledger and Stiles being on top with their excellent conversations that includes bickering and sweet-talk, whilst Gordon-Levitt surprises as Bianca's sweet but geeky admirer.

well worth renting out.
- - williamsgwynfa
  - Posted 17 Jan 2007 09:14
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

No brainer - light hearted - good film

This film is really a good no brainer, light hearted film that you watch and it gives you a minute of emotions - and then it is forgotten about again!!

Good for a night where you just want to switch off.
- - A customer from Peterborough, England
  - Posted 21 Apr 2005 13:51

75 out of 77 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

superb.........

this is a very good teen update based on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. it is essentially, a romantic comedy, that more than hits all the right comedy notes as well as the romantic ones. Kat (played by Julia Stiles) hates everybody which causes a slight problem for her gorgeous sister Bianca, when their dad tells her that she can't date until Kat does. in comes loner Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) who's the unlucky guy who introduces Kat to the dating scene while Cameron Jones (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) tries his luck with Bianca. The young cast are impressive with Ledger and Stiles being on top with their excellent conversations that includes bickering and sweet-talk, whilst Gordon-Levitt surprises as Bianca's sweet but geeky admirer.

well worth renting out.
- - williamsgwynfa
  - Posted 17 Jan 2007 09:14
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful

Excellent

This is an absolutely brilliant film I have watched many times and will watch many more times. The teen comedy about 2 teenage sisters, one popular who wants to get out and have fun, and one completely opposite who hates boys and wants to be a normal rocker. But a new boy at school who has the hots for the younger popular sister will change both of their lives.
- - theteenrocker from Isle of Wight
  - Posted 21 Feb 2005 20:56
6 out of 11 people found this review helpful

Funny?

Having read other reviews decided to give this a go. Its not good and it is not at all funny.
- - Andy from Portsmouth
  - Posted 10 Feb 2005 11:31
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

gd film

I really enjoyed this film thought it was funny but a little predictable!! This is a great film for the family!! However the laugaue & sugestions in some parts would'nt be approprate for younger children but it is mild so not 2 bad!!

Thought the story line was good and was acted well
- - A customer from Portsmouth England
  - Posted 28 Aug 2005 22:39
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Pretty Good!

I wasn't too keen to watch this film which i thought would be the usual teenage slush but it's pretty good.

Although it is a love story in reality, it's pretty well done and certainly launched a career for newcomer Julia Stiles.
- - Garrie Lines from Devon, England
  - Posted 24 Mar 2004 12:18
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

like it

good movie must see all the family liked it
- - A customer from eng
  - Posted 08 Oct 2004 14:05
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Very enjoyable and a great way to enjoy Shakespeare. Based on Taming of the Shrew, but brought right up to date in American High School.
- - A customer from SOUTH CROYDON
  - Posted 22 Sep 2004 21:19
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

LOVED IT!

I saw this once at my friend's party and immediatly asked for it for Christmas. Hilarious and very very good. A must see for everyone in the mood for pure comedy.
- - Tammy Faure from Kent, England
  - Posted 30 Jan 2005 18:44
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

No brainer - light hearted - good film

This film is really a good no brainer, light hearted film that you watch and it gives you a minute of emotions - and then it is forgotten about again!!

Good for a night where you just want to switch off.
- - A customer from Peterborough, England
  - Posted 21 Apr 2005 13:51
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

enjoyable fun viewing

I sat down and watched the film with my teenage son and we both enjoyed it.

Recommended viewing.
- - A customer from York
  - Posted 23 Aug 2006 10:12

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Critics' reviews (6)
Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew gets updated Clueless-style to high-school America in this engaging romantic comedy from debut director Gil Junger. Kat (Julia Stiles) is the sulky teen who doesn't like anybody. This causes a problem for her hormonally-charged younger sister Bianca (Larisa Oleynik), who has been told by their dad that she can't date until Kat does. Newcomer Heath Ledger (who looks remarkably like Jim Morrison) plays the unfortunate lad picked to introduce Kat to the dating scene, while the rest of the cast is peppered with equally good-looking youngsters, including Third Rock from the Sun's Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Bianca's sweet but nerdy admirer. Smartly paced, fun and funny, this is just as enjoyable for adults as it is for its intended teenage market.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"...10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU has its charms, most notably Julia Stiles' brash, cheeky portrayal....She is a breath of fresh air..."
- New York Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
The Taming of the Shrew set in American teendom ('Padua', a suburb of Seattle) may not sound a great idea. A snooty... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
An attempt to make a teenage comedy out of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew; it doesn't work.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
"...[Its elements] swirl together happily..."
- Premiere
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...Surprisingly well-acted..." -- Rating: B
- Entertainment Weekly
- Posted 11 Mar 2005

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  In 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, Bianca Stratford (Larisa Oleynik) is a tenth grader who has never gone on a date, as her parents have a little rule where Bianca isn't allowed to go out with boys until her older sister gets a boyfriend. The problem is, while her older sister Kat (Julia Stiles) is ...