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Much Ado About Nothing

Tionna | 11:16 a.m. Nov. 3, 1998

I think this movie was an excellent portrayal of Shakespears
"Much Ado About Nothing." The actors and actresses were
great and made it more easy to understand. If you don't have
time to read the play (or the knowledge to) defintaely watch
this movie. With it's comedy you won't regret it!

Avi Green | 2:57 p.m. July 17, 1999

Quite a party! Branagh was certainly on the ball with this
Shakespeare adaptation. Other viewers will have a ball too.

Dennis Orgill | 12:50 p.m. Aug. 24, 1999

Wonderful! Wonderful!! Wonderful!!! Sumptuous,
unrestrained fun! Bravo! (Keaton is hilarious!) Well
Done all around!

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Faith Willoughby | 6:25 p.m. Oct. 4, 1999

This movie was excellent. It helped me get a better
understanding of Shakespeare's work. I think Denzel
Washington did a good job. No one want to cover the part
about casting an African-American to play this role?!

Na'ama Gilboa | 5:11 a.m. Jan. 14, 2000

I think that this film is fantastic and so are the actaras
Emma Tompson & Kenet Brana.
It's a very funny movie and I like it very much.

Kari Bakke | 6:53 p.m. March 8, 2000

This movie was well done, the plot was great, and the
actors were superb. I give this Kenneth Branagh film the
highest rating since it was by far his best Shakespeare
movie. His version follows right with the actual play, and
doesn't stray off to where you get lost. Micheal Keaton was
the greatest choice for the weirdest man in the bunch, and
Denzel was the perfect Prince. Robert Sean Leonard
wasn't all that bad either!

Robert Coats | 1:34 p.m. March 19, 2000

I think it was a very funny movie even though I have a hard
time with Shakespeare. I really liked the goings on between
Beatrice and Benedick. Lovers at heart even if they were to
stubburn to admit it.

L�lia | 7:07 a.m. April 30, 2000

Really, Much Ado About Nothinf adapted by K.B. is one of my
favorites films, and peharps MY favourit film... That's
all...

sindhu | 3:34 a.m. July 7, 2000

It was a good movie but changes could have been made to
sustain reality. it was ok.........

candy | 9:22 a.m. June 25, 2001

MUCH TO DO ABOUT NOTHING!
the movie was halirous! it was easy to understand b/c i had
been reading some shakesphere books and i onky got confused
when she was reading in the very begining HEY NONNY NONNY!

Sarah | 12:06 a.m. Dec. 12, 2001

I loved it! This movie rocks! I think all of the actors did
a fantastic job. Keaton was perfect for the part, and gave
some comic relief when needed. Kenneth Branaugh is
fabulous, as usual, as both actor and director. I recomend
this movie to anyone who is in the mood to see a great
movie.

Stephanie | 9:16 a.m. March 25, 2002

This movie lends itself nicely to teaching Much Ado About
Nothing. Branagh is amazing, I respect him for taking the
time to make the actors understand what they were saying, I
think the fact that they had to sit in class with
professors in order to understand thier lines before the
filming even started is a large part of its success. The
film is so wonderful, it makes me happy every time i watch
it and it NEVER gets old!! I'd like to thank Mr. Branagh
for having the passion and perseverace to see this one
through! Excellent work!

Cat Cooke | 11:55 a.m. Dec. 6, 2006

I thought this film was ok but i dont think i would watch
it again. The actors and actresses portrayed the characters
well (whatever)!

Gertrude Von Kipper | 5:20 a.m. Dec. 8, 2006

This is brilliant, superb so excellant the best movie ever
ever ever show this all the time over national television!
I think this would be educational for young children all
over the globe to witness the delights of shakespeare and
english literature! I love it!!!

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Movie Info

Rated * for violence, vulgarity, nudity, sex.

Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Michael Keaton, Robert Sean Leonard, Keanu Reeves, Emma Thompson, Denzel Washington.

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