Shakespeare in Love
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When Will Shakespeare needs passionate inspiration to break a bad case of writer's block, a secret romance with beautiful Lady Viola starts the words flowing like never before.
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Add a SummaryRomantic comedy set in London in the late 16th century: Young playwright William Shakespeare struggles with his latest work "Romeo and Ethel the Pirate's Daughter". A great fan of Shakespeare's plays is young, wealthy Viola who is about to be married to the cold-hearted Lord Wessex, but constantly dreams of becoming an actress. Women were not allowed to act on stage at that time but dressed up as a boy, Viola successfully auditions for the part of Romeo. Soon she and William are caught in a forbidden romance that provides rich inspiration for his play.
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Add a CommentUnfortunately, my (personal) copy of this DVD doesn't seem to have all the bonus features - no commentary, cast interviews or deleted scenes :(
Fantastic movie! Everyone should watch it and place it on their top twenty list. Beautiful storyline and wonderful acting by all.
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.
I thought it was good but I was surprised it won the Oscar