» STORY

[Synopsis]

As Shakespearean adaptations go, it’s not quite as odd as moving The Tempest to another planet (as in Forbidden Planet) or Hamlet to a Canadian brewery (the secret subtext of Strange Brew), but it’s still safe to say no one was expecting a version of The Taming of the Shrew set in an American high school. But unlike the previously mentioned films, 10 Things I Hate About You at least gives the Bard screen credit for his contribution to the story. In 10 Things I Hate About You, Bianca Stratford (Larisa Oleynik) is a tenth grader who has never gone on a date, as her parents have a little rule where Bianca isn’t allowed to go out with boys until her older sister gets a boyfriend. The problem is, while her older sister Kat (Julia Stiles) is attractive and intelligent, she’s also a mean-spirited misanthrope who rubs nearly everyone the wrong way — especially boys. But Bianca and the guy she has her eye on, Joey Donner (Andrew Keegan), are eager to get their romance on the road, so Joey fixes Kat up with Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger), a new kid in town who may be just bitter and mysterious enough to suit her. 10 Things I Hate About You is the first feature film for director Gil Junger, who previously worked extensively in television, including episodes of Dharma and Greg, Ellen, and Blossom.


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» CAST

Heath Ledger as Patrick – Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cameron – Andrew Keegan as Joey

Heath Ledger … Patrick Verona
Julia Stiles … Kat Stratford
Joseph Gordon-Levitt … Cameron James
Larisa Oleynik … Bianca Stratford
David Krumholtz … Michael
Andrew Keegan … Joey Donner
Susan May Pratt … Mandella
Gabrielle Union … Chastity
Larry Miller … Walter Stratford

Entire castlist @ IMDB

» JULIA SAYS

“Ten Things was great because it was a fun comedy and I made such good friends.”


» MONEY TALKS

Domestic Total Gross: $38,178,166
Foreign Total Gross: $15,300,000
Opening Weekend: $8,330,681
Widest Release: 2,311 theaters
Production Budget: $30 million

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» DVD INFORMATION

Released: 1999
Available in Full frame DVD

Bonus Material:

Theatrical Trailer
More info?


» REVIEWS

Received 70 metascore out of 100 based on 26 reviews @ Metacritic.com [09/29/07]
Overall grade breakdown: A’s: 89 15.2% B’s: 280 47.9%

The New Yorker
TV Guide
Washington Post

More @ Rotten Tomatoes


» AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

1. 1999 Breakthrough Female Performance (Stiles) MTV Movie Award – MTV Movie Awards
2. 2000 Most Promising Actress (Stiles) CFCA Award – Chicago Film Critics Association Awards

1. 1999 Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film (Stiles) Nomination – YoungStar Award – YoungStar Awards
2. 1999 Film – Sexiest Love Scene (Stiles & Ledger) Nomination – Teen Choice Award – Teen Choice Awards
3. 1999 Soundtrack of the Year Nomination – Teen Choice Award – Teen Choice Awards
4. 1999 Film – Choice Comedy Nomination – Teen Choice Award – Teen Choice Awards
5. 1999 Film – Breakout Performance (Stiles) Nomination – Teen Choice Award – Teen Choice Awards
6. 1999 Best Casting for Feature Film, Comedy Nomination – Artios – Casting Society of America, USA

» LINKS

IMDB – Official Site – Wikipedia