Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in Padua in search of fortune and a wife, while Baptista, a wealthy merchant, announces that he will not allow Bianca, his youngest daughter, to marry until the temperamental and unruly Katherina, his eldest daughter, does.
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 7 wins & 7 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
More debased Shakespeare from Franco Zeffirelli.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
1 Jul 2008
fresh:
Comedy is sustained in witty wedding ceremony.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
1 Jul 2008
rotten:
As for Mr. Zeffirelli's settings and the elaborate Renaissance costumes, they look very rich and mellow in the misty pastel colors that are used. But they, too, like Nino Rota's music, tend to monotony.