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...criticalhyperbole setting the film up as a panculturalantiwar film a la All Quiet on the WesternFront, it is as hyperpatriotic as any JohnWayne picture of the 50s. And that's what theAcademy wants--clean lines. Kill the damnedGermans, and try to get out alive.Shakespeare in Love: John Madden's lovelyfilm came out of nowhere to wow the movie goingpublic with something that rarely comes along anymore: intelligence, humor and a desire toentertain. Madden and screenwriters Tom Stoppardand Marc Norman aren't catering to anyone here,they're just having the time of their lives. Samegoes for a great ensemble cast...
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