Review of Shakespeare in Love (1998) by Stacy S — 27 Mar 2010

Obviously fiction but it was a great story nonetheless. Probably my favorite Gwyneth Paltrow movie too.

This review of Shakespeare in Love (1998) was written by Stacy S on 27 Mar 2010.

Shakespeare in Love has generally received very positive reviews.

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