Much Ado About Nothing (1993)

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Simply Perfect

Good concept, poorly executed.

The acting in this movie is really good.

"Much Ado About Nothing" is one of the most notable comedies of Shakespeare's extensive work. His plot is well known, especially from English-speaking audiences (here, in Latin countries, the works of this notable English author have always been less popular), and revolves around an expertly forged slander that separates a couple. The film keeps the essential but it has an aura of lightness and idyll that is good to comedy. Jokes consist of word games with explicit sarcasm. I believe many of the original dialogues have been retained or slightly adapted, as they continue to sound like Shakespeare should sound.The cast has heavy names like Kate Beckinsale, Emma Thompson, Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves, Robert Sean Leonard and Sir Kenneth Branagh (who also directs and adapts the script). Most of the cast was up to the challenge. Emma Thompson and Branagh deserve both congratulations, as they shone and distinguished themselves by the perfect interpretation of their characters. Denzel was also quite well as the prince, radiating leadership and presence. Personally, I don't appreciate Keanu Reeves, as I have always considered him to be a monotonous and unimpressive actor, but he was right here, in a restrained and sullen character, consistent with his abilities. Kate Beckinsale is a good actress, but the character they gave her doesn't give her more work than to smile and proclaim her love in every possible way. There are a few more underused actors in the cast, but the play does not stretch, does it? I also liked the filming locations, with a genuinely Italian flavor that agrees with everything that is said and done in the film (the play is set in the Sicilian city of Messina). Regarding the costumes and clothes used here, however, I have my doubts. They are fundamental for the temporal framing of the events, and truth is that if the film seems to reproduce the action according to the instructions of the play, and an effort has been made to set it in the correct geographical and cultural context, the temporal framework seems to have been neglected. I cannot say exactly in what historical time the film set the events, but one thing I'm sure: its not the period in which the play puts them. Military uniforms point to the mid-nineteenth century, but if one of the characters is a Prince of Aragon this framing does not make sense, since Aragon no longer existed in the nineteenth century. On the other hand, it's evident the absence of vintage underwear in women's costumes.Staging a Shakespearean text, on stage as on screen, is always a challenge for a director. They are heavy, difficult, detailed texts, with a legion of inveterate supporters who are ready to blindly attack whoever tries to pinch them. But the truth is that, today, cinema has become a kind of "people's theater", since theaters themselves are becoming more and more expensive, and dramatic art is becoming more and more elitist. So praise be Sir Kenneth Branagh for helping to keep Shakespeare accessible to the eyes of all people.

Much ado about nothing is a love story with ups and downs all the way to the final scene this is a tale from Shakespeare from love to marriage to death to arise. Again much ado about nothing is a beautiful tell but like all good films there's a villain this villain attempts to break up love by making disgusting allegations turning love upside down. This book later adapted to a film in 1993 and later 2012 many books that were adapted to films change parts and add in scenes that may not make sense to the story. But this film is an exception The film is basically word for word the book with slight bits of comedy to Adapt it to modern society .In conclusion this film is a good watch I would still say the book is better than the film because reading the story you can adapt the film in your head and use your imagination which in my opinion better to understand

I first watched this film in an English lesson, when learning about the play/book it was based upon. I was immediately surprised to see such a famous cast including such big names and Kenneth Branagh, Denzel Washington, Keanu Reaves and Kate Beckinsale, along with other successful actors in smaller roles like Brian Blessed and Michael Keaton. In addition to this, this fantastic cast was not at all wasted, in that they performed their lines brilliantly and really helped you to enjoy each unique character. The writing and cinematography was also very impressive, though if i had one particular critique it would be how they often just straight-out repeated lines from the play, even going as far as to mimic entire scenes, word-for-word. This wouldn't be too much of a problem, and instead help develop the environment, had the lines been less excessive, and not sometimes just feel out of place, like they were saying them simply for the sake of it. However, in general the film was still very enjoyable and a fun watch if you are looking for an interesting film with plenty of comedy interesting, well performed characters.

Shakespeare, as it should be interpreted for the big screen. I must admit, this one is my personal favorite. And being a Kenneth Branagh fan, I think this is a real masterpiece. His performance is also remarkable. One could easily assume he was in love during the filming of the movie...:) Some people complain about the "wooden" Keanu, I think he was perfect for this role, as his character suppose to be grim and yes, wooden too - in perfect contrast to the rest. Every single bit of this movie feels right and in place. All the actors just... fit. The easiest and simplest test is to watch it several times. I did and I loved it. Thank you Kenneth Branagh, for the wonderful experience.