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10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

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Reviews Counted:55

Fresh:31

Rotten:24

Average Rating:6/10

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

Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: The story of high school newcomer Cameron James, and his pursuit of Bianca, the girl of his dreams. His plans are thwarted when he finds out he cannot date Bianca until her older sister, the social... The story of high school newcomer Cameron James, and his pursuit of Bianca, the girl of his dreams. His plans are thwarted when he finds out he cannot date Bianca until her older sister, the social outcast Kat, has a boyfriend. A witty high school re-telling of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. [More]

Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik

Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, Andrew Keegan, David Krumholtz, Larry Miller

Director: Gil Junger

Director: Gil Junger
Screenwriter: Karen McCullah Lutz, Kirsten Smith
Story: William Shakespeare
Producer: Andrew Lazar
Composer: Richard Gibbs

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Oct 12, 1999

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  • 10 Things I Hate About You
  • A cool cast of young stars is just one of the things you'll love about this hilarious comedy hit! On the first day at his new school, Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt -- HALLOWEEN: H2O, TV's "3RD Rock From The Sun") instantly falls for Bianca (Larisa Oleynik -- THE BABY SITTERS CLUB), the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date ... until her ill-tempered, completely un-dateable older sister Kat (Julia Stiles -- THE BOURNE IDENTITY, SAVE THE LAST DANCE) goes out too! In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad-boy (Heath Ledger -- A KNIGHT'S TALE, THE PATRIOT) with a nasty reputation of his own! Also featuring a hip soundtrack -- this witty comedy is a wildly entertaining look at exactly how far some guys will go to get a date!
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    Reviews for 10 Things I Hate About You

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    Stiles grows into her character and Ledger is effortlessly charming.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    06/24/06
    Geoff Andrew
    Geoff Andrew
    Time Out

    Stiles Styles .

    Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Ross Anthony
    Ross Anthony
    Hollywood Report Card

    Ni su trama ni sus personajes son de aquellos con los que se pueda identificar la mayoría

    Full Review Source: Moviola | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Jorge Avila Andrade
    Jorge Avila Andrade
    Moviola

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

    Full Review Source: ReelViews | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    James Berardinelli
    James Berardinelli
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    Most of the picture is flat, spiritless and hopelessly staged.

    Full Review Source: SPLICEDWire | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Rob Blackwelder
    Rob Blackwelder
    SPLICEDWire

    It's a fast-food film, easy to digest, but nothing remarkable or memorable.

    Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Bob Bloom
    Bob Bloom
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    The performances by Stiles and Ledger stand out.

    Full Review Source: Houston Community Newspapers | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Gary Brown
    Gary Brown
    Houston Community Newspapers

    A zippy high school comedy.

    Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
    03/04/02
    Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
    Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
    Spirituality and Practice

    The largely unknown cast sparkles.

    Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
    04/09/05
    Laura Clifford
    Laura Clifford
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    I didn't exactly hate this film.

    Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Michael Dequina
    Michael Dequina
    TheMovieReport.com

    The high school romance genre has become so popular that it's running out of new ideas and has taken to recycling classic literature.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Roger Ebert
    Roger Ebert
    Chicago Sun-Times
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    It includes some genuinely funny moments, solid performances from its too-old-to-be-in-high-school cast, and respect for its likely pre-teen audience.

    Full Review Source: Philadelphia City Paper | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Cynthia Fuchs
    Cynthia Fuchs
    Philadelphia City Paper

    Since the natural audience for this is girls under 18, do they really need the message that brains are a bad thing, dooming them to a dateless high school career?

    Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Pam Grady
    Pam Grady
    Reel.com

    creenwriters Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith retain Shakespeare's morals and complicated conventions, while director Gil Junger keeps the pace fast, dodging cliches as often as he can.

    Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Susan Granger
    Susan Granger
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    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.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    05/16/08
    Dennis Harvey
    Dennis Harvey
    Variety
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    Despite a tinny script, the cast puts in fine performances in what is a very unfunny movie. But the praise stops there.

    Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Elspeth Haughton
    Elspeth Haughton
    Apollo Guide

    Stiles, whose slightly rushed, impatient delivery sometimes recalls the young Jane Fonda, lets enough sweetness seep into her portrayal to lend even the nastiest retort a hint of forgiveness.

    Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Stephen Holden
    Stephen Holden
    New York Times
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    Overall, it plays well because of its non-stop pace, the interesting relationship between the sisters, and most of all, the enjoyable and engaging performances by stars-to-be Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles.

    Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    JoBlo
    JoBlo
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    What raises this venture a few notches above your normal acne fare is an extremely clever screenplay

    Full Review Source: Entertainment Asylum | comment Comment
    05/14/01
    Brandon Judell
    Brandon Judell
    Entertainment Asylum

    Easily transcends its hackneyed plot through vivacious acting, crackling dialogue, and sympathetic characters.

    Full Review Source: Compuserve | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Harvey S. Karten
    Harvey S. Karten
    Compuserve
     
     
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