10 Things I Hate About You


Well, okay, so I went to see this because it was free. I wanted to see it anyway because that little Julia Stiles or whatever chick is pretty tasty looking. As you freaks probably know, this is the latest movie with a fascination for the bard - the film is very loosely based on "The Taming of the Shrew" - only set in high school. Well, I still think the cutest take-off done on Taming of the Shrew was done on Moonlighting, probably over ten years ago now. And this film certainly wasn't as sharp and clever as say Clueless, Jane Austen's "Emma" in high school, but it's not without charms. Certain films you just can't stop laughing at, and you find yourself delighted with the wit and charm of the script - 10 Things is not one of those films. In essence, it's a harmless, often-times cute, little teenage comedy. You won't find yourself loving it, but you may find yourself liking it. It may be worth the price of admission alone (certainly, if you get in free like I did) to see one of the world's most hideous prom dresses. Hint: It's pink. Why is it that pink prom dresses are always the worst? Remember that nasty thing Molly Ringwald wore in Pretty in Pink? Fucking hideous. Anyway, if you're bored some Saturday afternoon, this may be the film to check out. Dykes and fans of Letters to Cleo should appreciate the band's rather extensive cameo.