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03/14/05
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
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Reviews Counted:11
Fresh:6
Rotten:5
Average Rating:6.2/10
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
1 - 7 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
Top CriticIt's a witty, engaging confection underpinned by an air of sophistication which manages to lend its characters considerable depth and credibility.
01/01/00
Top CriticAt times the pic doesn't even seem certain which decade it's set in; the squeaky-clean high school environs often feel more '80s than '90s.
05/16/08
Top CriticAs 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 high school romance genre has become so popular that it's running out of new ideas and has taken to recycling classic literature.
01/01/00
Top CriticStiles, whose slightly rushed, impatient delivery sometimes recalls the young Jane Fonda, lets enough sweetness seep into her portrayal to lend even the nastiest retort a hint of forgiveness.
01/01/00
Top Critic1 - 7 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
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