Much Ado About Nothing details
| Format: | PG DVD |
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| Starring: | Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves, Emma Thompson, Ben Elton, Robert Sean Leonard, Richard Briers, Kenneth Branagh, Denzel Washin, Michael Keaton |
| Director: | Kenneth Branagh |
| Genres: | Drama - Romantic, Romance - General |
| Studio: | ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO |
| Name | Discs | |
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Much Ado About Nothing |
PG Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 46 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 21 May 1999 |
| Main languages: | English |
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I never realised Shakespeare could be so much fun!
By a customer from Guildford , 18 Mar 2005[Highly rated reviewer]
This film is fantastic! It's got an absoutely wonderful cast, the scenery is beautiful and the story's got everything. Even if you think Shakespeare isn't your cup of tea, please give this a try. I actually went to see it at the cinema without having a clue what it was about - I'm ashamed to admit I didn't even realise it was Shakespeare - I'd just seen an article in a magazine about Robert Sean Leonard and thought he looked cute - but within minutes I'd grasped the language and was completely entralled. Fifteen years later and it's still one of my favourites. I've yet to meet anyone who dislikes this film - even my partner thoroughly enjoyed it and he would usually steer well clear of anything that could be described as a period drama.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(39)A touch of Bard
By Bobsview (549 reviews) from Gloucestershire , 05 Apr 2013Yes it is Shakespeare and is loyal to the original text. One of the most star studded casts ever-Kenneth Branagh, Kate Beckinsale etc etc. Beautiful scenery. Average film.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Funny and moving
By maidokent (2 reviews) , 27 Mar 2013I loved this film! I haven't read the play, so I can't compare, but as a stand-alone film, I was entertained from start to finish. Very funny, very moving - the film never stood still, always something happening. The casting was faultless; Robert Sean Leonard was excellent and made me feel his pain, grief, and happiness all the way through. The chemistry between Kenneth Brannagh and Emma Thompson was (unsurprisingly) almost tangible, and every other part was cast well, too. Thoroughly, thoroughly recommended.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Accessible, joyous, life-affirming Shakespeare
By a customer , 27 Jul 2012Pure joy, from its exuberant opening to its merry end. It has it all - a glorious soundtrack, gorgeous Tuscan location, to Shakespeare's words superbly delivered and interpreted by Kenneth Branagh and company. The only weak point in the cast is Keanu Reeves- but it hardly matters that all he does is pose woodenly showing facial expression number 5 from the manual, since his role is a plot device rather than a character. I've avoided watching this film for 16 years - it transformed a miserable day when my partner and I first saw it, and made us choose Tuscany for a last holiday when he was diagnosed as terminally ill. He loved the soundtrack so much that we played it on a loop at his wake. But my trepidation at seeing it again was blown away. I can't think of a more life-affirming film.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Sing hey nonny, nonny.
By a customer , 09 May 2012rented this to show my son who is 'doing Shakespeare' at school. I watched it on my own lol. The scenery and the cinematography is stunning. The comedy moments are priceless and keep coming. Had forgotten how hilarious Michael Keaton and Ben Elton were in this with their pretend horses. Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh fantastic double act and easily duped into believing the other had fallen head over heels in love with them. Lovely lovely lovely... hey nonny nonny!!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Too Much Superfluous Music
By Seedyvee (183 reviews) from Grantham , 13 Mar 2012A splendid film version of Shakespeare's comedy but the Hollywood dimensions were almost too much for the original play which detracted from the intimacy which would have been had with a theatre audience. But what was most distracting was the superfluous and omnipresent background music which seemed to spell out rather condescendingly the mood of each scene as if the spoken word was not enough. Nevertheless a very enjoyable experience.- Was this review helpful to you?
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