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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 72
  2. Negative: 2 out of 72

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  1. AliceM.
    Mar 24, 2008
    10
    Relates to children of this era and tells them the story of Taming of the Shrew in a modern world. If Shakespeare was here today he would of approved most probably!
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. Helen
    Jan 2, 2009
    10
    Love the film, but agree with the San Francisco Chronicles review, the charachters change far to much and it just seems to unrealistic. still a great film!
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  3. Sep 29, 2011
    10
    I'm not normally one for Romantic teen movies, but I really enjoyed this movie. The whole cast do a great job, but special praise has to go to Heath Ledger, who sadly is no longer with us. He's great in this movie, as is the rest of the cast. Larisa Oleynik looks absolutely stunning in this movie, and you can see why its a case of love at first site for Cameron.
  4. Marta
    Mar 29, 2002
    10
    This is one of the greatest movies of its type!!! A true inspiration to all teenagers. Its success is greatly due to Julia Stile's excellent performance.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  5. NicoleD.
    Oct 8, 2003
    10
    Good movie.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  6. BriannaC.
    Jun 9, 2005
    10
    I absolutly love it!!! I saw it for the first time in english and we watched the taming of the shrew as well and its just a great, funny, modern transformation. Its really worth the watch.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  7. NinaF.
    May 1, 2002
    10
    This is my most favourite film!!! I LOVE Heath Ledger!!!!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  8. Jasmine
    May 15, 2002
    10
    This was a great movie, and not just because of Heath Ledger. I thought the movie was well done and the characters were captivating. I'm not normally a fan of movies like this, but I loved it.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  9. G.M.D.K.
    Jun 4, 2005
    9
    Funny, charming, and smartly entertaining!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  10. LatassiaK.
    Aug 19, 2002
    10
    Adorable characters, likeable story, affable production all in a one lovable (and laughable!) movie!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  11. AllanT.
    Jan 17, 2003
    8
    Good Movie!! Julia Stiles rocks!!!!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  12. MarissaK.
    Apr 20, 2004
    10
    I LOVE Joseph Gordon Levitt!~!~!~!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  13. [Anonymous]
    Sep 10, 2004
    10
    This is my all time favorite movie! i know all of the words to modern day sonnet. Every time i watch this movie its like im seeing it for the first time again!!!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  14. ElizaO
    Apr 17, 2005
    2
    Cheap plot and a bastardisation of shakespears Taming of the Shrew.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  15. KayeC.
    Jun 6, 2007
    9
    It was funny and not bad for a chick flick, I liked most of the music.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  16. SpencerD.
    Oct 27, 2008
    8
    What Brings It Up: Simply put, it's funny. What Brings It Down: Like most teen movies, it's kind of a silly plot. Overall, I'm not too fond of the teen genre, but this film sets an example that other ten films should strive to achieve.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  17. IreneB.
    Aug 18, 2002
    10
    A truly non-hateable craft.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  18. AshleyP.
    Oct 26, 2004
    9
    I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!! It's the Best.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  19. VisnjaB.
    Sep 24, 2004
    10
    Loved it!!!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  20. Feb 2, 2012
    8
    I just really enjoy this movie. It's fun to see some well known actors (Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, and Joseph-Gordon Levitt) in earlier roles. It's a fun adaptation of the beloved Bill Shakespeare play. A good date movie, because both man and woman can get something out of it.
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. 50
    While the attractive cast is willing, the translation into '90s teen culture is weak -- like a clueless adult's notion of cool.
  2. 63
    And yet ... gee, the movie is charming, despite its exhausted wheeze of an ancient recycled plot idea.
  3. 75
    What sets this apart from its many competitors for teen dollars is that not only does the movie feature a surprisingly edgy and intelligent script, but it offers a group of characters capable of holding an audience's interest for more than 90 minutes.