Much Ado About Nothing
starring: Kenneth Branagh, Michael Keaton, Robert Sean Leonard, Keanu Reeves, Emma Thompson
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Young lovers hero and claudio soon to wed conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles benedick and beatrice to wed as wellStudio: Tcfhe/mgmRelease Date: 01/15/2008Starring: Kenneth Branagh Keanu ReevesRun time: 111 minutesRating: Pg13Director: Kenneth Branagh
Amazon.com:
Kenneth Branagh's 1993 production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing is a vigorous and imaginative work, cheerful and accessible for everyone. Largely the story of Benedick (Branagh) and Beatrice (Emma Thompson)--adversaries who come to believe each is trying to woo the other--the film veers from arched wit to ironic romps, and the two leads don't mind looking a little silly at times. But the plot is also layered with darker matters that concern the ease with which men and women fall into mutual distrust. Branagh has rounded up a mixed cast of stage vets and Hollywood stars, among the latter Denzel Washington and Michael Keaton, the latter playing a rather seedy, Beetlejuice-like version of Dogberry, king of malapropisms. The DVD release has optional full-screen and widescreen presentations, Dolby sound, optional Spanish and French soundtracks or subtitles.--Tom Keogh
Young lovers hero and claudio soon to wed conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles benedick and beatrice to wed as wellStudio: Tcfhe/mgmRelease Date: 01/15/2008Starring: Kenneth Branagh Keanu ReevesRun time: 111 minutesRating: Pg13Director: Kenneth Branagh
Amazon.com:
Kenneth Branagh's 1993 production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing is a vigorous and imaginative work, cheerful and accessible for everyone. Largely the story of Benedick (Branagh) and Beatrice (Emma Thompson)--adversaries who come to believe each is trying to woo the other--the film veers from arched wit to ironic romps, and the two leads don't mind looking a little silly at times. But the plot is also layered with darker matters that concern the ease with which men and women fall into mutual distrust. Branagh has rounded up a mixed cast of stage vets and Hollywood stars, among the latter Denzel Washington and Michael Keaton, the latter playing a rather seedy, Beetlejuice-like version of Dogberry, king of malapropisms. The DVD release has optional full-screen and widescreen presentations, Dolby sound, optional Spanish and French soundtracks or subtitles.--Tom Keogh
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Customer Reviews
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- Much to say about nothing...
Very Shakespeare meets Jane Austen meets...`Mama Mia', `Much Ado About Nothing' is in the very least an interesting feat.It has elements that work and elements that don't, and while certain parts (or at least one part) of this film are spellbinding, as a whole I don't really feel I can agree with the consensus (who seem to really, really love this movie).
The film is a hodgepodge of matchmaking, lover's quarrels and deceitful jealousies, and while Shakespearian legend Kenneth Branagh ... Read More
Rating: 
- Really delightful!
This is a mostly light-hearted romp. Boy meets girl, boy looses girl and finally boy gets girl back. The story is timeless, The whole cast was amazing. Recommend it highly.
There is a reason why Master Shakespeare endures - he speaks to everyone.
Rating: - Sigh no more
This movie is way too much fun. Great lines spoken with great flair. Crazy lines spoken with just the right amount of wit to make them reasonable. Even the extras on the disk help make the play more fun and more sensible too. Is it a play about who should marry who? Sigh no more ladies.
Rating: - Great movie
I purchased this film for a Shakespeare class and I enjoyed it so much I decided to keep it. Its a classic and true to the novel. Did not realized all these great actors are in the film. Its a keeper!
Rating: - Shakespeare done to perfection
This adaptation of the classic is perfectly understandable, humorous, beautiful and a joy to behold.Even those who are bored or daunted by Shakespeare's work will enjoy this bountiful, star studded film.
- Much to say about nothing...Very Shakespeare meets Jane Austen meets...`Mama Mia', `Much Ado About Nothing' is in the very least an interesting feat.It has elements that work and elements that don't, and while certain parts (or at least one part) of this film are spellbinding, as a whole I don't really feel I can agree with the consensus (who seem to really, really love this movie).
The film is a hodgepodge of matchmaking, lover's quarrels and deceitful jealousies, and while Shakespearian legend Kenneth Branagh ... Read More
- Really delightful!This is a mostly light-hearted romp. Boy meets girl, boy looses girl and finally boy gets girl back. The story is timeless, The whole cast was amazing. Recommend it highly.
There is a reason why Master Shakespeare endures - he speaks to everyone.
- Sigh no moreThis movie is way too much fun. Great lines spoken with great flair. Crazy lines spoken with just the right amount of wit to make them reasonable. Even the extras on the disk help make the play more fun and more sensible too. Is it a play about who should marry who? Sigh no more ladies.
- Great movieI purchased this film for a Shakespeare class and I enjoyed it so much I decided to keep it. Its a classic and true to the novel. Did not realized all these great actors are in the film. Its a keeper!
- Shakespeare done to perfectionThis adaptation of the classic is perfectly understandable, humorous, beautiful and a joy to behold.Even those who are bored or daunted by Shakespeare's work will enjoy this bountiful, star studded film.
