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Title: Could be a lost piece of Shakespeare's work
Review: If you haven't read any of Shakespeare's plays, "Shakespeare in Love" is likely turn you into Shakespeare buff. If you are already one, you will enjoy it even more.The movie tells us how William Shakespeare was inspired by the muse Gwyneth Paltrow to write his classic "Romeo and Juliet". From the beginning to the end, the film is a sheer delight. It is extremely funny, especially if you know the text of "Romeo" since some of it is used in the screenplay. Director John Madden has managed to gather an outstanding ensemble cast whose standout is Geoffrey Rush. Paltrow does a fine job, but she she wasn't the best actress of the year 1998. This honor goes to Cate Blanchet."Shakespeare in Love" shows us that films about historical persons needn't be dull. It might not be on par with Milos Foreman's "Amadeus", but it is nonetheless one of the best of its kind.
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