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One of the most endearing and intelligent romantic comedies of the '90s, the Oscar-winning Shakespeare in Love is filled with such good will, sunny romance, snappy one-liners, and devilish cleverness that it's absolutely irresistible. With tongue placed firmly in cheek, at its outset the film tracks young Will Shakespeare's overwrought battle with writer's block and the efforts of theater owner Philip Henslowe (Geoffrey Rush, in rare form) to stage Will's latest comedy, Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter. Jokey comedy, though, soon takes a backseat to ravishing romance when the beautiful Viola De Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow) disguises herself as a young man to wangle herself an audition in the all-male cast, and wins both the part of Romeo and, after much misunderstanding, the playwright's heart. Soon enough, Will's pirate comedy becomes the beautiful, tragic Romeo and Juliet, reflecting the agony and ecstasy of Will and Viola's romance--he's married and she's set to marry the slimy Lord Wessex (Colin Firth) in the near future.
The way that Oscar-winning screenwriters Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard enfold their story within the parameters of Romeo and Juliet (and even Twelfth Night) is nothing short of brilliant--it would take a Shakespearean scholar to dissect the innumerable parallels, oft-quoted lines, plot developments, and thematic borrowings. And most amazingly, Norman and Stoppard haven't forgotten to entertain their audience in addition to riding a Shakespearean roller coaster, with director John Madden (Mrs. Brown) reigning in his huge ensemble with rollicking energy. Along the way there are small gems to be found, including Judi Dench's eight-minute, Oscar-winning turn as a truly regal Queen Elizabeth, but the key element of Shakespeare in Love's success rests on the milky-white shoulders of its two stars. Fiennes, inexplicably overlooked at Oscar time, is a dashing, heartfelt Will, and as for Best Actress winner Paltrow, well, nothing she'd done before could have prepared viewers for how amazing she is here. Breathtakingly beautiful, fiercely intelligent, strong-willed, and lovestruck--it's a performance worthy of Shakespeare in more ways than one. By the film's end, you'll be thoroughly won over--and brushing up your Shakespeare with newfound ardor. --Mark Englehart
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It all begins when Lady Viola desperate to become an actor at a time when women were forbidden from such depravity disguises herself as a man to audition for Will s play. But the guise slips away as their passion ignites. Now Will s quill again begins to flow this time turning love into words as Viola becomes his real life Juliet and Romeo finds his reason to exist. Original Title: Shakespeare in Love. Actors: Colin Firth Geoffrey Rush Gwyneth Paltrow Joseph Fiennes. Director: John Madden. Condition: New. Format: DVD. Format Size: Widescreen. Runtime: 122 mins. Language: English. Region code: Region 1. Discs: 1. Rating: R. Genre: Drama. Release Year: 1999.
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By C. Court
Format:VHS Tape
If you are a lover of Shakespeare, English and/or period movies, be prepared to be extremely disappointed with this movie. If you really want to own a DVD or video of this movie, rent it first. If you like Judi Dench, you may want to buy it for this reason alone, then you can scan the part where she is shown, otherwise this movie is not worth watching again or worse, owning. This is the first movie I've seen of Gwyneth Paltrow and I think this is the main reason why I could care less if I see another movie with her on the cast. Paltrow is dry and artificial. This movie is so ridiculous, it is almost insulting. Not even Judi Dench's magnificent performance (as always) could save it.
By Christy
Format:VHS Tape
I'm still wondering the whole point of the movie to this very day. I mean, I get the whole "Shakespeare has some sorta 'writers' block' thing, and that this chick dresses up as a man to be in a play of his ...and they end up making steamy passionate love one nite...but damn! This movie was nominated for an Oscar...BR>...
By slider
Format:DVD
This movie won Best Picture over Saving Private Ryan? Who was doing the judging and how much were they paid? I tried watching this movie but literally had to turn it off after 30 minutes. Truly unwatchable in my opinion. What tripe.
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The Definiion of Barebones
This is not a review of the film which harvested 7 Academy Awards but of this blu-ray release. It is the worst I have so far. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Karl Mauk
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Worst Blu-ray ever
This Alliance version is probably one of the worst releases ever! First, there is no menu and no subtitles. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Luiz
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Not happy
The product is out of Canada and therefore 1080i not p as we are accustomed. The shipping charges are outrageous. I think I could have shipped a case of them for this price. Read more
Published on Feb 8 2011 by lady4951
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If you liked "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead", do not miss this
Well actually, this film stands on its own. Who knows this could be the way it happened or should have happened. Read more
Published on Aug 20 2010 by bernie
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Great film - okay Bluray edit
First, my Sharp bluray player had trouble playing this disc. And I have the latest firmware. There is no initial menu, the disc just starts playing and all you can do is change... Read more
Published on Aug 1 2010 by Iconoclast
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"I LOVE YOU WILL, BEYOND POETRY"
This is one of the best written films of the past 30 years and it's incredibly romantic and funny as well. Read more
Published on July 13 2010 by Shane Anthony
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A GOOFY YET DELICIOUSLY SEDUCTIVE ROMANTIC COMEDY!
The DVD casing claimed in big bold letters "Best Screenplay" Academy Award winner. I can surely see why! Read more
Published on July 16 2004 by Shashank Tripathi
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Rush in an unforgettable role
Although Geoffrey Rush is not the star of the film, he delivers a memorable performance, as usual. Fiennes does, also. Read more
Published on Jun 16 2004
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Emotionally Fraudulent and Morally Offensive NON-Love Story
Before I start out, I should say that I am NOT one of those people who think they have to deride "Shakespeare in Love" because it's a "chick flick" and therefore unworthy(?! Read more
Published on Jun 12 2004
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A Fun But Flawed Flick
Shakespeare in Love is a lot of fun to watch. However, it is also flawed. There are major inaccuracies in it. Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004 by Charles J. Rector
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