Review of 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) by Carlosigonio — 01 Mar 2017

10 Things I hate about You is a 1999 American comedy film directed by Gil Junger. The main actresses are Julia Stiles as Katharina “Kat” Stratford and Luisa Oleynik as Bianca the younger of the Stratford sisters. The main actors are heath Ledger as Patrick Verona and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cameron James. The film was inspired by Shakespeare’s comedy The Taming of the Shrew. The screenwrited hinted at this in the family name of the two protagonists, who are named after William Shakespeare’s hometown Stratford-upon-Avon.

The film tells about two sisters, Bianca and Kate, who are very different from each other. In fact while Bianca is very sweet and girly, Kate is determined and rebellious. Their father will only allow Bianca to date boys when her sister Kate goes out with a boy herself. Cameron, a new and nerdy schoolmate, falls in love with Bianca and to go out with her he pays another boy, the tough and mysterious Patrick, to ask Kate out. Will they get engaged in spite of their differences? This film showcases 11 upbeat and lively songs played by bands that are not well known in Italy. The genres are rock and punk. Some actors starring in this movie became famous, like Julia Stiles and late Heath Ledger. The film is set in the 1990’s and the actors are all good-looking. Especially the male ones who are particularly charming. The best scene of this film is when Bianca gave Joey, a guy she was dating, a punch in the face to avenge both her sister and herself for being such a jerk. Another good scene is when Kate reads out her sonnet in the English Lit. class. Very romantic indeed! The film tells about teenagers and their love life. Its is a good movie to see because it portrays a true-to-life story with some romance and comedy. Although the plot is sometimes a bit granted and cheesy, it is an entertaining movie with a pinch of poetry and some nice gags.It is great for teenagers and “ex” teenagers who want to dream on about the foregone high-school days.