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We hate how much we love it. But honestly? Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.

Written by Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith, the dialogue is razor-sharp. Kat doesn't just say "no" to the patriarchy; she asks, "I don't like to do what everyone else does. That's a crime now?" Even the supporting lines are iconic. From "Hell no, I don't want to date you" to "That must be Nigel with the brie," the script rewards repeated viewings. 10 Ten Things I Hate About You

Unlike many teen movies where sisters are rivals, Bianca (Larisa Oleynik) and Kat have a complicated but loving relationship. Bianca starts as a shallow social climber, but by the end, she respects Kat’s strength. The movie argues that you can be feminine and a feminist, and that sisters ultimately have each other's backs. We hate how much we love it

If you want a time capsule of 1999 alt-rock, look no further. The soundtrack features Letters to Cleo (who appear as the band at the prom), Semisonic, Save Ferris, and Joan Jett. The music isn't just background noise; it drives the emotion, particularly during the climactic reading of Kat’s poem. Written by Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith, the

The movie doesn't end with a grand, sweeping apology. It ends with Patrick buying Kat a guitar (not a car or jewelry) and the two of them driving off to a Sonic Youth concert. It’s messy. They still have trust issues. But they choose each other anyway. It’s realistic, hopeful, and infinitely cooler than a standard happy ending.