Review of Shakespeare in Love (1998) by Roger T — 10 Aug 2009

I hate to say it but I liked this, even though it's basically a hoity-toity chick flick. The usually annoying Paltrow has never looked better.

This review of Shakespeare in Love (1998) was written by Roger T on 10 Aug 2009.

Shakespeare in Love has generally received very positive reviews.

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