The romantic comedy film '10 Things I Hate About You' was released to theaters in the United States. It became a popular teen movie and is considered a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'.
Cameron James enrolls at Padua High School and immediately notices Bianca Stratford, who is popular but not allowed to date until her older sister does.
It is revealed that Bianca cannot date until her older sister Kat starts dating, due to their father's strict rule.
Cameron enlists Patrick Verona to date Kat so that Bianca can date, offering to pay Patrick and make a deal to help with his reputation.
Patrick Verona begins his attempt to woo the antisocial and strong-willed Kat Stratford.
Kat and Patrick start dating and slowly develop real feelings for each other despite initial rivalry.
After Kat begins dating, Bianca starts dating Joey Donner, a popular but insincere student.
Joey's true personality and deceitful nature are revealed, causing tension for Bianca and Cameron.
At school, Kat reads her poem '10 Things I Hate About You' that exposes her true feelings for Patrick.
Patrick and Kat reconcile their feelings and come together after the poem, resolving their conflicts.
