Much Ado About Nothing
2012 · Movie · PG-13 · 109 min · ★ 6.8 · 83% critics
A modern retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy about two pairs of lovers, with different ideas about romance and sharp, word-driven banter. Their friends stir things up, hoping to bring the couples together, even as a determined troublemaker tries to derail the relationships.
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2013-05-28
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 83/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (286 votes)
About
If you like modern spins on Shakespeare and enjoy fast romantic banter, Much Ado About Nothing (2012) may be a hit; Not for you if you need a colorful, flashy update, or if you prefer the Kenneth Branagh version.
Pros: witty Shakespeare dialogue; fun modern vibe; strong ensemble | Cons: hard to follow; some bland performances; black-and-white divisive
Themes
- black and white
Cast & crew
Amy Acker
as Beatrice
Alexis Denisof
as Benedick
Nathan Fillion
as Dogberry
Clark Gregg
as Leonato
Reed Diamond
as Don Pedro
Fran Kranz
as Claudio
Jillian Morgese
as Hero
Sean Maher
as Don John
Spencer Treat Clark
as Borachio
Riki Lindhome
as Conrade
Directed by Joss Whedon