Review of Shakespeare in Love (1998) by Forcebucket B — 07 Feb 2018

A brilliant screenplay helped me overcome the travesty that this beat private ryan for best picture.

This review of Shakespeare in Love (1998) was written by Forcebucket B on 07 Feb 2018.

Shakespeare in Love has generally received very positive reviews.

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