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On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date until her ill-tempered, completely un-dateable older sister Kat goes out, too. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad boy with a nasty reputation of his own.
Critics Sentiment
Patrick serenades Kat with Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Joey reveals Patrick was paid to date Kat at prom
The film peaks with Patrick's beloved stadium serenade then drops significantly when the payment scheme is revealed at prom.
Critics consistently praised the film's smart Shakespeare adaptation, standout performances from Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles, and memorable romantic moments. While some found certain plot elements predictable, the emotional authenticity and iconic scenes like the serenade and final poem elevated it above typical teen fare. The film maintains strong sentiment throughout with particular peaks during its most romantic and emotionally honest moments.
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Heath Ledger
Patrick Verona
Julia Stiles
Katarina Stratford
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Cameron James
Larisa Oleynik
Bianca Stratford
David Krumholtz
Michael Eckman
Andrew Keegan
Joey Donner
Susan May Pratt
Mandella
Gabrielle Union
Chastity
Larry Miller
Walter Stratford
Daryl Mitchell
Mr. Morgan
Allison Janney
Ms. Perky
David Leisure
Mr. Chapin
Greg Jackson
Scruvy
Kyle Cease
Bogey Lowenstien
Terence Heuston
Derek
Cameron Fraser
Trevor
Eric Riedmann
Audio Visual Guy
Quinn Maixner
Beautiful Jock
Demegio Kimbrough
Coffee Kid
Todd Butler
Coffee Kid
Crew
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