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Title: Belongs on that long list of overrated garbage...
Review: The concept of "Shakespear in Love" may have its compelling points: Shakespeare writes his tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" while falling in love with a "forbidden" woman. Unfortunately, a 1990s flavor spoils the beautiful sets and costumes. Romance and love are reduced to a string of lustful sexual encounters (and the courtship is short). Viola shows all of the modern attitudes that Rose did in "Titanic" - horribly out of place, and downright depressing. Shakespeare is portrayed little better. Despite "Shakespeare in Love"'s moments of clever comedy and the very well acted "Romeo and Juliet" scenes (maybe enough for 2 and a half stars), the shallowness pours from the movie and sinks it. Another example of why the Oscars are most often a joke.
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