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Wendy Ide Times (UK) Tom Stoppard’s script is a playful delight; the tone is exuberant and lively. Nov 1, 2023 Full Review Terry Lawson Detroit Free Press Though set in the Bard's 16th Century, Shakespeare in Love is hipper, smarter and cleverer than any contemporary romantic comedy in recent memory. Rated: 4/4 Jan 5, 2023 Full Review Ella Taylor L.A. Weekly Though weakened by feeble leads, Shakespeare in Love is nicely pepped by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard's malicious script and a slew of great supporting performances. Jan 5, 2023 Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily A sweet and whimsical love story Jun 27, 2023 Full Review Zita Short InSession Film Shakespeare and de Lesseps are both written as fairly uninteresting figures and we are meant to simply admire the beauty of Paltrow and Fiennes... Feb 7, 2023 Full Review Rene Rodriguez Miami Herald [Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes] send this wildly creative comedy spiraling into heights so exhilarating that even the Bard would have given it a standing ovation. Rated: 4/4 Jan 5, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

Jones J Shakespeare in Love is a wonderfully clever and hopelessly romantic film; a true Shakespearean pop-corn flick. Written with wise-wit and sown together with seamless charm, this film proves to be a simple, cheeky, sweet story about endless, fantastical romanticism. Gwyneth Paltrow and Judi Dench sing in their Oscar-winning performances. Not to mention, the costume design is absolutely astounding. However, this type of film is not one that is worthy of receiving Best Picture. And, as is the case with almost every film ever made, it comes nowhere close to even being slightly anything close to worthy of beating the unbelievable, indescribable masterpiece that is…Saving Private Ryan. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/09/24 Full Review Alice E I adore original films like this. Great movie and acting Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/23/23 Full Review Geisiane O Quem nunca ouviu falar de Shakespeare apaixonado História de amor icônica Muito bom e engraçado Recomendo! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/23/23 Full Review Peter B Cleverly weaves the film's story into Romeo and Juliet to make an engaging, fun and emotional movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/20/23 Full Review Jack D This deserved Best Picture. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/25/23 Full Review Dan S So much fun! They could not make films like this today! They would probably update them change characters that would be unrealistic plus the style!! Many great films were done in the 90s and 2000s. 2000s some started to update slowly to what we have today that most films have changed to disasters. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis "Shakespeare in Love" is a romantic comedy for the 1990s set in the 1590s. It imaginatively unfolds the witty, sexy and timeless tale behind the creation of the greatest love story ever told. A young Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) is out of cash and ideas, he meets his ideal woman and she inspires him to write one of his most famous plays.

Director

John Madden

Producer

Marc Norman, Donna Gigliotti, David Parfitt, Harvey Weinstein, Edward Zwick

Screenwriter

Tom Stoppard, Marc Norman

Distributor

Miramax Films

Production Co

Miramax Films, Bedford Falls Productions, Universal Pictures

Rating

R (Sexuality)

Genre

Romance, Comedy

Original Language

English

Release Date (Theaters)

Dec 25, 1998, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)

Apr 21, 2016

Box Office (Gross USA)

$100.2M

Runtime

2h 2m

Sound Mix

Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR

Aspect Ratio

Scope (2.35:1)