Review of Shakespeare in Love (1998) by Patrick Y — 11 Dec 2012

It has almost everything I love in movies: romance, swashbuckling, wit, wonderful acting, drama and shakespeare!

This review of Shakespeare in Love (1998) was written by Patrick Y on 11 Dec 2012.

Shakespeare in Love has generally received very positive reviews.

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