AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Titreenp SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

John Osburn Joss Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is something to see, a smart, elegant, fast-moving romantic intrigue filled with the spirit and surprise of the best storytelling.It's that rare film of a Shakespearean comedy that, without modernizing the language, is utterly comprehensible from the first frame to the last. Kenneth Branagh's version of the play was buoyant and free-spirited, but got lost for a time in the thicket of the bumbling sheriff Dogberry's verbal horseplay. It is a perennial problem with Shakespeare's lower-class subplots that their colloquial dialogue can, if the right care isn't taken, bring whole tragedies to a standstill. The Dogberry scenes in Whedon are not only crystal clear but are actually funny and able to move the plot along.It is also that rare modern dress Shakespeare that doesn't make a big fuss about the concept, but takes the ironies of the exercise as a given... READ MORE:http://osburnt.com/much-ado-about-nothing/

kosmasp Well except when they get done like this, like in this case/instance. It's really great to see a movie like this, even if the tag "poor version of the Branagh" movie is not as wrong as it sounds. But it sounds horrible because "poor" is offensive in the context and not literal, which in this case is the truth. Joss Whedon made this in his own backyard, so there is not really a budget involved here (also casting friends, which in this case are also really good actors of course) in the making of the movie.Comparing the two movies wouldn't be fair though (and I think the Branagh version, budget wise alone is winning that comparison), but this is a great interpretation of a Shakespeare story that is well known by now. I can't be mad at a movie that is as good as this is though, especially when the fun the people had making this, translates well onto the screen

fallonfantriple7 Hark! Here sits a film of excellent repute, and very well deserved. This movie is literally perfect. Shakespeare+Joss Whedon=genius. Joss Whedon reads so much into the words, and manages to make every line and every character in the story count. And they do. Every actor gives an amazing performance, but Alexis Denisof and Clark Gregg are the superstars of the film. Both bring so much talent and humor to their respective roles and deliver the lines perfectly. Amy Acker is brilliant as well and her speech following the wedding in the film is one of the highlights. The black and white cinematography as well as the brilliant lighting make the film appear timeless and yet very modern. Everything works so well. Perfect Shakespeare.

suite92 The film was shot in Santa Monica (Los Angeles County, CA, US), in modern dress, with computers, pistols, automobiles, and live cell phone video.Leonato, the governor of Messina, welcomes back Don Pedro and his comrades, Benedick and Claudio, from a successful campaign, and hosts them for a time. Claudio and Leonato's daughter Hero take a liking to one another quickly. Benedick and Leonato's niece Beatrice take a dislike to one another and argue heatedly.Claudio and Hero's marriage is arranged quickly, while friends decide to deceive Benedick and Beatrice into thinking that each is in love with the other. Don Pedro's brother Don John arranges for Borachio and Conrade to bear false witness that Hero was untrue to Claudio. The marriage is stopped during the ceremony. Hero is rejected as an adulteress by her prospective groom, by her father, and by Don Pedro. Beatrice does not believe it. The priest at the ceremony counsels cooling down and investigating.Since this is a comedy, one knows that most of the issues will be resolved with a good dose of wit.-----Scores-----Cinematography: 8/10 Greyscale (the vast majority of pixels are neither black nor white) is not my favourite, and never will be. Despite that, most of this film is beautifully shot; I took off 2 points for camera shake.Sound: 7/10 There is a whole lot of mumbling going on. I was hoping for crisply spoken and perfectly miked dialog.Acting: 7/10 Amy Acker, Sean Maher, Clark Gregg, and Reed Diamond were delightful. I expected a bit more from some of the other actors.Screenplay: 9/10 The modern visuals with a dose of modern musical instruments coupled with the original text was an interesting mix. Perhaps this is not for everyone, but I liked it.