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      Shakespeare in Love

      R Released Dec 25, 1998 2 hr. 2 min. Romance Comedy List
      92% 147 Reviews Tomatometer 80% 100,000+ Ratings Audience Score "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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 13 Buy Now

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      Endlessly witty, visually rapturous, and sweetly romantic, Shakespeare in Love is a delightful romantic comedy that succeeds on nearly every level.

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      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 Post a rating

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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 Sean P. Means Salt Lake Tribune To quote Shakespeare, "A good wit will make use of anything" -- and there are plenty of good wits making use of history, romance, laughter and boundless imagination in the delicious comedy Shakespeare in Love. Rated: 4/4 Jan 4, 2023 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
      Executive Producer
      Julie Goldstein, Bob Weinstein
      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
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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