Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Romance. Mischief. Seduction. Revenge. Remarkable.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh

Produced by Renaissance Films, BBC Film

1993111 min6.9 / 10

A spirited Shakespearean comedy built on witty banter, romantic scheming, and the delightful collision of pride and desire.

In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice -- a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other. Meanwhile, meddling Don John plots to ruin the wedding.

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  • Is Much Ado About Nothing easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Does Much Ado About Nothing end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Much Ado About Nothing sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Much Ado About Nothing violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Much Ado About Nothing scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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Familiar shape, done well.

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