10 Reasons To Enjoy ’10 Things I Dislike About You’ At Babies Funland – Amazing Fun For You and Your Little Ones!

Feeling old yet? The famous high school romantic comedy “10 Things I Hate About You” is now 25 years old! It was released on March 31, 1999.

Don’t act like you’ve forgotten it: It’s a spin-off of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” where Joey Donner pays bad boy Patrick Verona to date Kat Stratford so that he can date her younger sister, Bianca Stratford.

Not many rom-coms withstand the test of time, but after rewatching this classic, I highly recommend it. And why not watch it with your preteens? Here are 10 reasons why you should make it a family event.

1. It has an amazing cast.

Heath Ledger is charming in this movie. The cast also includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, David Krumholtz, Allison Janney, and Gabrielle Union. It’s like a Hollywood master class!

2. The soundtrack is awesome.

The movie features iconic songs like “One Week,” “I Want You to Want Me,” and “Cruel to Be Kind.”

3. It teaches valuable life lessons.

In less than two hours, your kids will learn that rumors are often false, people are not always as they seem, there’s a difference between liking and loving, teachers have their own lives, and cultural appropriation is wrong.

4. It shows social life before smartphones.

In the movie, teenagers engage in activities like paddle boating, paintballing, and sailing. It’s refreshing to see interactions without constant phone use.

5. It explains inflation.

The movie mentions how much things cost in the ’90s, which can lead to a discussion about how prices have changed over time.

6. It showcases ’90s fashion.

The fashion in the movie, like crop tops and low-rise jeans, is reminiscent of the ’90s trends.

7. It expands vocabulary.

The movie introduces some interesting terms that might be useful for vocabulary-building or even pop up on a future test!

8. It includes elements of Shakespeare.

Although the plot is based on one of Shakespeare’s plays, your kid may not catch that. But they can appreciate the recitation of Sonnet 141.

9. The script has memorable one-liners.

The movie is full of quotable lines that you can enjoy with your kids.

10. It’s a blast from the past.

The movie features ’90s technology like beepers, CDs, and clunky televisions. It’s like going back in time!