Shakespeare In Love Reviews

Why?

Infuriating romantic comedy in which every moment is drowned in a sea of schmaltz, particularly those between the lovers; the script is fairly good, witty even, but is ruined by honey-coated direction and poor performances.

Why this arrogant, soppy sludge won so many Oscars remains beyond comprehension; it’s just a run-of-the-mill, saccharine rom-com. Don’t be drawn in by the word ‘Shakespeare’ in its title; it doesn’t make it any cleverer.

Fabulous

I love this film! It's utterly perfect in my opinion, a wonderful cast, brilliant and moving plot line and really very funny in parts. Every actor excells and Gwyneth Paltrow definitely deserved her Oscar. This film is warm, passionate and very sad. If you like Shakespeare, you will love his work even more after this film and if you don't give it a try because I would predict that he goes up in your estimations. Fabulous, love it!

Best. Film. Ever.

This has got to be my favourite film.

The fictional tale of Shakespeare's writing of Romeo and Juliet is clever witty and romantic.

With a great cast all round including Paltrow at her best, an excellent portrayal of the young Shakepeare by Fiennes and hilarious appearances from the likes of Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Dame Judi Dence, Tom Wilkinson and Geoffrey Rush. The plot weaves beautifully, keeping attention right up to the end. Different, moving and so entertaining.

I can't do it justice on paper (or on screen), you'll just have to watch it and find out for yourself.

AFter hearing so many people harp on about this movie, I eventually got to make my own mind up. And... I really enjoyed it. I love a good heart renching love story and fantastic comedic acting and this movie had both. Gwyneth Paltrow was great and I enjoyed her portrayal of Shakespeare's muse. Also Dame Judi Dench was scary as the Queen. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone though I think blokes may find it a bit too girlie!

How good's your Elizabethan theatre?

The great thing about this film is the number of levels it works on. Firstly it is a rich period piece, secondly a first rate comedy with real tragic elements (just like some of the Bard's best) and thirdly, if you know a bit about Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre it is extremely clever in drawing laughs out of literary references. Thus snatches of great Shakespearian drama litter the script, often beautifully played for comedy and thus you have a wonderful study of the ambivalent sexuality of Shakespeare that is both comedic and tragic. The supporting cast is superb as well. A film you will watch again and again.

Not my cup of tea.

Wooden performances throughout. It is supposed to be a comedy, but I have laughed more at watching paint dry.

sucks

I just didn't like this movie much at all. Gwyneth Paltrow is a poor actress, it's painful to watch her on screen.

The movie tries to inject some humour to save itself, but fails quite badly.

Joyous film

I didn't see this for some time, a hangover from Shakespeare at school, but if you know the story of Romeo & Juliet, this weaves it's own story around it to deliver a beautiful film.

different

Wasnt what I expected. not my usual style of film. It was OK and that was all. Glad I didnt go to pictures to see it and dont what all the hype over the film was about. Wasnt THAT good

Customer Review

this movie is an utter waste of time. No script, bad acting, and boring

from start to finish.