It's a witty, engaging confection underpinned by an air of sophistication which manages to lend its characters considerable depth and credibility.
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01/01/00
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
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Reviews Counted:55
Fresh:31
Rotten:24
Average Rating:6/10
Consensus: Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger add strong performances to an unexpectedly clever script, elevating 10 Things (slightly) above typical teen fare.
Synopsis: The story of high school newcomer Cameron James, and his pursuit of Bianca, the girl of his dreams. His plans are thwarted when he finds out he cannot date Bianca until her older sister, the social... [More]
Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik
Director: Gil Junger
Reviews for 10 Things I Hate About You
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03/14/05
Top CriticIt sounds awful, but Junger's movie is utterly winning.
07/06/08
Top CriticPure of heart and perfectly executed.
12/06/05
What raises this venture a few notches above your normal acne fare is an extremely clever screenplay
05/14/01
Unfortunately, much of this potentially good material is paced like a bad sitcom.
01/01/00
It includes some genuinely funny moments, solid performances from its too-old-to-be-in-high-school cast, and respect for its likely pre-teen audience.
01/01/00
I doubt I would be able to find ten things I hate about 10 Things I Hate About You, but the positive aspects of the film far out-number ten.
01/01/00
Lame scenes are made nifty by the movie's endless energy.
01/01/00
A zippy high school comedy.
03/04/02
Stiles grows into her character and Ledger is effortlessly charming.
06/24/06
Easily transcends its hackneyed plot through vivacious acting, crackling dialogue, and sympathetic characters.
01/01/00
No one in this film is a big star, but everyone is a capable actor.
01/01/00
Definitely a cut above the current crop of teen-oriented comedies, thanks to an appealing cast of fresh faces, as well as a surprisingly literate script.
01/01/00
Overall, it plays well because of its non-stop pace, the interesting relationship between the sisters, and most of all, the enjoyable and engaging performances by stars-to-be Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles.
01/01/00
Unlike many high school movies, 10 Things contains actors who are able to rise above the silly stereotypes and give their characters life.
02/08/03
The script is surprisingly witty and filled with razor-sharp barbs hurled from just about every character.
01/01/00
Of course we know how it's going to turn out - that is so not the point of a film like this. As with life, the joy is the journey.
06/14/01
As satirical as it is romantic, this is one teen film that is wise enough to span generations in its appeal.
02/14/01
Top CriticThe largely unknown cast sparkles.
04/09/05
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