Strong adaptation of the book

Agent10

I felt the role of Beatrice couldn't have been played any better than by Elizabeth Taylor. Her sassy demeanor and her forthcoming attitude made all the difference in this film. It also seemed fitting Richard Burton played the `tamer' Petruchio. The screen presence of Taylor and the laughable likableness of Burton really brought an atmosphere that has yet to reach an equal. While others will try to imitate this film with bad remakes (Ten Things I Hate About You), Franco Zeffirelli's vision will be the definitive stamp, unless someone can create this film with more power and magnificence.

score 8/10

Agent10 14 May 2002

Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw0096538/