Jun 17, 2023JayBuMbleBee rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very imaginative and plausible portrayal of how William Shakespeare's creative process might have worked.
Also very funny. And enlightening about the general condition of life in London before the Interregnum.
Dialogue is really…
Jan 30, 2021mrb1987 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
great movie truly a landmark movie from the 90's a best picture Oscar winner. Gwyneth Paltrow was amazing ben Affleck .and joseph Fiennes was amazing. truly a great movie that becomes a truly 90's landmark and it was. watch it rent it, buy…
Dec 12, 2020mammothhawk229e rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Was it a good movie? Yes it was.
Great? Meh.
Was it rewatchable? No.
Did it have historical inaccuracies? A glaring lot.
Did Weinstein interference cost Saving Private Ryan an Oscar? H, E Double matchsticks yes!
Jun 10, 2020dtrib rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a family favorite that we project onto the big screen. Great, clever screenplay and well-cast. If you don't like true love, triumph and witty comedy this movie is not for you. :) Otherwise, relax, get some popcorn and prepare…
The title says it: this is a story of a writer's-blocked Shakespeare falling in love with a woman who might have the power to become his new muse, if only there weren't so many complications...This one was a classic I had never seen, and…
Feb 28, 2018gord_ma rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players.
—As You Like It, II.vii
In the big city, a struggling actor turned playwright named Will (Joseph Fiennes) finds himself stymied by writer’s block while plotting a new…
Feb 09, 2017sertaoprincess rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
what a great way to spend two hours. i see why it won all of those oscars, including best picture. it is a delightful comedy/romance/drama.
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Mar 01, 2016rslade rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Occasionally, and by turns, strange and inspired. Decent romantic comedy, but with an added touch. Ben Affleck is great playing an egotistical star: possibly the best thing he's ever done.
Aug 21, 2015rgb1 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very good film, as if in Shakespearean times, except for the music, which is modern and almost constantly playing in the background. If the music was removed, I'd give it 5/5.
Jul 14, 2015DN96 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Sweet, passionate, sad and funny. Great acting! It was nice to see a young Gwyneth Paltrow with Joseph Fiennes. And Ben Affleck too, omg. A wonderful Shakespearean film!
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May 13, 20157duffy rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Well acted and well done. That being said, I can't see it as a Best Picture. Entertaining, but slow at times. Great cast: Paltrow, Fiennes, Dench, Rush, Firth & Wilkinson are all top notch.
I'm glad I didn't live during that period. Men drawing swords for anything that didn't appeal to them and women marrying because it was their duty and the Queen said so? Give me a break. I've seen Judy Dench in other movies and she was a…
Nov 10, 2014pokano rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Charming and cleverly written movie about Shakespeare's need to be in love to write his masterpieces. A real treat to see youthful Paltrow, Fiennes (Joseph, not Ralph), Affleck, Firth, with a great performance by Judy Dench.
Mar 19, 2008KHaney rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Only one word can describe this movie - wow. Definitly worth a view or two, it never gets old. A wonderful cast and beautiful plot. Demands a spot on everyone's top 20.
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Shakespeare in Love