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10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

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Average Rating: 6/10
Reviews Counted: 61
Fresh: 37 | Rotten: 24

Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger add strong performances to an unexpectedly clever script, elevating 10 Things (slightly) above typical teen fare.

Average Rating: 6.3/10
Critic Reviews: 13
Fresh: 8 | Rotten: 5

Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger add strong performances to an unexpectedly clever script, elevating 10 Things (slightly) above typical teen fare.

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Movie Info

As Shakespearean adaptations go, it's not quite as odd as moving The Tempest to another planet (as in Forbidden Planet) or Hamlet to a Canadian brewery (the secret subtext of Strange Brew), but it's still safe to say no one was expecting a version of The Taming of the Shrew set in an American high school. But unlike the previously mentioned films, 10 Things I Hate About You at least gives the Bard screen credit for his contribution to the story. In 10 Things I Hate About You, Bianca Stratford

PG-13, 1 hr. 37 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Gil Junger

Written By: Karen McCullah Lutz, Kirsten Smith

In Theaters: Mar 31, 1999 Wide

On DVD: Oct 12, 1999

Buena Vista Pictures

Cast

Heath Ledger
Patrick Verona
Julia Stiles
Katarina Stratford
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Cameron James
Larisa Oleynik
Bianca Stratford
David Krumholtz
Michael Eckman
Andrew Keegan
Joey Donner
Susan May Pratt
Mandella
Gabrielle Union
Chastity
Larry Miller
Walter Stratford
Daryl Mitchell
Mr. Morgan
Allison Janney
Ms.Perky
David Leisure
Mr. Chapin
Kyle Cease
Bogey Lowenstein

Critic Reviews for 10 Things I Hate About You

All Critics (65) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (39) | Rotten (24) | DVD (20)

At times the pic doesn't even seem certain which decade it's set in; the squeaky-clean high school environs often feel more '80s than '90s.

May 16, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Top Critic

Stiles nails her feminazi, bound-for-Sarah Lawrence shtick, but just as easily melts into giggles or pulls off a slapstick drunk scene.

March 6, 2005 Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Steve Murray

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Top Critic

The movie wimped out by blanding down the story and the characters to the point where she isn't really a shrew and he isn't really a maniac.

June 18, 2002 Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

Top Critic

The notion of a contemporary high school as a hotbed of romantic intrigue is utterly apt, and the performances almost make the update work.

March 19, 2002 Full Review Source: Globe and Mail

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Liam Lacey

Globe and Mail

Top Critic

As satirical as it is romantic, this is one teen film that is wise enough to span generations in its appeal.

February 14, 2001 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

Top Critic

No one in this film is a big star, but everyone is a capable actor.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: ReelViews

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

Top Critic

Steeped in a smartness and sincerity becoming of its Shakespearean roots.

January 15, 2012 Full Review Source: Projection Booth

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Rob Humanick

Projection Booth

A good but patchy romantic comedy, 10 Things I Hate About You does not break new ground, but there are plenty of surprises that will insure a good watch.

August 20, 2010 Full Review Source: Matt's Movie Reviews

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Matthew Pejkovic

Matt's Movie Reviews

Engaging but edgy update of Taming of the Shrew.

August 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

...a slightly above average teenage romcom.

June 13, 2010 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Takes an old story and proves the themes are timeless by applying them to a modern setting.

February 27, 2010 Full Review Source: Movie Views

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Ryan Cracknell

Movie Views Source: Movie Views

Gil Junger's TV roots are revealed in his excessive reliance on close-ups and the cast's preponderance of TV actors.

July 6, 2008 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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Maitland McDonagh

TV Guide's Movie Guide

It sounds awful, but Junger's movie is utterly winning.

July 6, 2008 Full Review Source: Film4

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Film4

Stiles grows into her character and Ledger is effortlessly charming.

June 24, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Pure of heart and perfectly executed.

December 6, 2005 Full Review Source: Film Threat

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Brad Laidman

Film Threat

Of all the teen films released this year, this one is, by far, the best.

December 6, 2005 Full Review Source: Film Threat

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Ron Wells

Film Threat

The largely unknown cast sparkles.

April 9, 2005 Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews

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Laura Clifford

Reeling Reviews

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10 Things I Hate About You is afunny and sweet high school movie that I enjoyed. The storyline is just omay, I enjoyed the characters a lot but the main plot seems done before and cliche, but I still had fun. The cast was really good, Heath Ledger is always a joy to watch, and Joseph Gordon Levitt is such a sweet guy

February 13, 2011

Brad Wright

Super Reviewer

A Funny and Wild movie! :) TWO THUMBS UP!!!!!!!!! :) I love it!!! :) Awesome Heath Ledger movie :) It's a shame he's not alive anymore. He's an excellent actor & he's soooo cute!!! :) Just amazing :) :) :)

December 8, 2007

Cassie Hill

Super Reviewer

10 Things I Hate About You Quotes

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1. Mr. Morgan: But the next time you decide to storm in on the PTA, crusading for better lunch meat, or whatever it is you white girls complain about, ask them WHY they can't buy a book by a BLACK MAN!
– Submitted by Elyssa H (52 days ago)
1. Patrick Verona: Don't let anyone ever make you feel like you don't deserve what you want.
– Submitted by Cathy D (3 months ago)
1. Patrick Verona: What is it with this chick, she have beer flavored nipples?
– Submitted by Dan P (4 months ago)
1. Patrick Verona: You're just too good to be true!
– Submitted by Danny S (6 months ago)
1. Katarina Stratford: Tell me something true.
2. Patrick Verona: Something true... I hate peas.
3. Katarina Stratford: No, something real, something no one else knows.
4. Patrick Verona: Okay, you're sweet, and sexy, and completely hot for me.
– Submitted by Danny S (6 months ago)

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