Flashback Friday

Flashback Friday!

10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

Movie Information:

"Meet the Stratford sisters: pretty and popular Bianca, who has never had a date; and Kat, her older sibling, an ill-tempered harridan whose acerbic wit is matched only by her steadfast determination to alienate any guy who might be remotely interested in her. Unfortunately, strict rules in the Stratford household forbid Bianca from having a boyfriend until her odious sister has one of her own-a situation that seems highly improbable considering Kat is a social disaster. Bianca's desperation for romance turns into a convoluted scheme to match Kat with her male equivalent--a guy whose reputation is so infamous, Kat might rise to the challenge and find him worthy of her concealed charms. Mating mayhem ensues when Patrick Verona -- a sullen young man with a mysterious past -- is bribed by Bianca's wannabe boyfriend to woo and win Kat, in order to clear the way for Bianca to begin dating." - Written by Movie Buff

My Review:

As a huge Shakespeare fan, this revamped version of his play 'Taming of the Shrew,' is something I love to watch. Not only does Heath Ledger play badboy Patrick Verona, but the movie is hilarious and honestly an adorable love story. I can tell you right now; this is the only chick flick I've ever voluntarily watched more than once. If you want a funny, kind of predictable chick flick with some hot guys, dorky attempts at wooing girls and some romantic scenes that will melt your heart - this is the movie for you.

Not all of the reviews on this movie are great, but in my humble opinion, it is definitely a movie worth watching. With stars such as Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik and many more, this movie is something that many people will enjoy. Although most people see it as a chick flick, and I'm more than willing to agree with that, I know a lot of guys who have watched this movie too and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's not a serious movie and it doesn't have the most intense or exciting plot, but it's funny, light and definitely a movie I would recommend to anyone.

I recently managed to convince two of my best friends, my mother and her best friend to watch it and they loved it just as much as I do. The music is great, the story is amusing and the characters are interesting and strange in their own ways.

If you want something random and funny to watch on Movie Night, I would absolutely suggest this movie. Although it's probably best suited for teenagers, people of many ages are sure to enjoy it, though there are some references and jokes that are probably not suitable for a younger audience.

In any case, I hope you all watch the movie! It's worth it! I leave you now with this great quote; "The shit hath hitith the fan...ith."

Anyone else miss Heath Ledger greatly?

~ The Elf