Much Ado About Nothing List Price: $14.98 Our Price: $6.68 Your Save: $ 8.30 ( 55% ) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Kate Beckinsale, Brian Blessed, Richard Briers, Richard Clifford Average Customer Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT EAN: 9780792854326 Format: Anamorphic ISBN: 0792854322 Label: MGM (Video & DVD) Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD) Region Code: 1 Release Date: 2003-01-07 Running Time: 111 Studio: MGM (Video & DVD) Theatrical Release Date: 1993-05-07 Related Items Henry V Twelfth Night A Midsummer Night's Dream William Shakespeare's Hamlet (Two-Disc Special Edition) Hamlet Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Shakespeare done to perfection Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: Love of Language Comment: I think this adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing," I think is one of Shakespeare's best comedies, is a great film. It can function as a sort of introductory bit of Shakespeare, because this play mostly consists of characters exchanging witty banter, and the actors (Keanu Reeves very much aside) brought such life to the already hilarious words. From the straight forward interpretations of Beatrice and Benedick (Emma Thompson and director Kenneth Branagh, respectively), to the wild but captivating take on Dogberry (Michael Keaton), this movie bursts with wit and life that most film adaptations of the bard's work has lacked. I thought Keanu Reeves was a horrible choice to play the villainous Don John, for a couple of reasons. One, because Reeves--sorry, Reeves lovers, if there are any of you--he quite simply can't act. Two, he's supposed to be the brother of Don Pedro, who is played (nicely, I might add) by Denzel Washington... who, to say the least, looks nothing at all like Reeves. Whatever the reasoning was behind that, Don John plays a mercifully small role, leaving all the big stuff to better characters played by better actors. The story is quick and punchy, bursting with witty banter and love of the English language. It brings a story of love, trickery, and friendship to the table and, like all comedies, comes complete with a big old happy ending that will surely leave a smile on your face. 7/10 Customer Rating: Summary: DVD Much Ado About Nothing Comment: This is an excellent Hollywood presentation of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing. Emma Thompson is an excellent actress. I would definitely be careful not to show it to children or young teens as there is a fairly explicit sexual scene in it unless you totally fast forward that scene. Customer Rating: Summary: Great Movie Comment: A great movie to watch. It's kind of shallow in the plot, but very witty and comical. The acting is excellent, and it's definitely worthy of imagination of Shakespeare himself... as if these people were watched while he penned this play. For those worried about being able to follow the archaic language, don't worry. The movie has subtitle options and it's by far one of the easiest to grasp!!! Customer Rating: Summary: Great! Comment: Wonderful movie! Now to find the Flying Karamazov Brothers' rendition of the Merchant of Venice. Editorial Reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Shakespeare done to perfection Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: Love of Language Comment: I think this adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing," I think is one of Shakespeare's best comedies, is a great film. It can function as a sort of introductory bit of Shakespeare, because this play mostly consists of characters exchanging witty banter, and the actors (Keanu Reeves very much aside) brought such life to the already hilarious words. From the straight forward interpretations of Beatrice and Benedick (Emma Thompson and director Kenneth Branagh, respectively), to the wild but captivating take on Dogberry (Michael Keaton), this movie bursts with wit and life that most film adaptations of the bard's work has lacked. I thought Keanu Reeves was a horrible choice to play the villainous Don John, for a couple of reasons. One, because Reeves--sorry, Reeves lovers, if there are any of you--he quite simply can't act. Two, he's supposed to be the brother of Don Pedro, who is played (nicely, I might add) by Denzel Washington... who, to say the least, looks nothing at all like Reeves. Whatever the reasoning was behind that, Don John plays a mercifully small role, leaving all the big stuff to better characters played by better actors. The story is quick and punchy, bursting with witty banter and love of the English language. It brings a story of love, trickery, and friendship to the table and, like all comedies, comes complete with a big old happy ending that will surely leave a smile on your face. 7/10 Customer Rating: Summary: DVD Much Ado About Nothing Comment: This is an excellent Hollywood presentation of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing. Emma Thompson is an excellent actress. I would definitely be careful not to show it to children or young teens as there is a fairly explicit sexual scene in it unless you totally fast forward that scene. Customer Rating: Summary: Great Movie Comment: A great movie to watch. It's kind of shallow in the plot, but very witty and comical. The acting is excellent, and it's definitely worthy of imagination of Shakespeare himself... as if these people were watched while he penned this play. For those worried about being able to follow the archaic language, don't worry. The movie has subtitle options and it's by far one of the easiest to grasp!!! Customer Rating: Summary: Great! Comment: Wonderful movie! Now to find the Flying Karamazov Brothers' rendition of the Merchant of Venice. Full of "sparkling merriment" (The Hollywood Reporter), this sexy, sunny comedy positively sizzles as one set of lovers battles against a dirty trick, and another set simply battleseach other! Adapted by Oscar® nominee* Kenneth Branagh and featuring an all-star cast, this charming romp "casts the battle of the sexes in the form of an elegant dance" (The New York Times). A military war has just ended, but the "merry war" between Beatrice (Emma Thompson) and Benedick (Branagh) rages on! Can their friends trick them into making love instead? For that matter, can another couple's devotion survive the evil Don John's (Keanu Reeves) vicious lies? It's up to the blundering constable (Michael Keaton) to save the day so that the course of true love may yet run smooth! *1989: Director, Actor, Henry V; 1992: Short Film-Live Action, Swan Song; 1996: Adapted Screenplay, Hamlet Ask about this healthcare product "Much Ado About Nothing" in the forum Give review on this healthcare product "Much Ado About Nothing" in the forum Search related information in the forum