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Much Ado About Nothing

2012

Joss Whedon

Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Clark Gregg ...

6.1

1,532

Comedy. Drama. Romance Shakespeare's classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon's film "Much Ado About Nothing." Shot in just 12 days (and using the original text), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.

	Media	Author	Review
		John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter	"Laugh-stuffed (...) more than most adaptations, this is a film true to Shakespeare's practice of employing all means at hand to keep the crowd entertained"
		Catherine Shoard The Guardian	"Whedon's key coup is in simply directing a very good version of the play. He's got a keen ear for comedy, a no-nonsense approach to ditching the gags that don't work, a deft hand for slapstick and an eagerness to use it (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		David Edelstein New York Magazine	"'Much Ado' makes the leap to the screen in perfect focus"
		A. O. Scott The New York Times	"From its very first scenes, Mr. Whedon’s film crackles with a busy, slightly wayward energy that recalls the classic romantic sparring of the studio era"
		Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News	"'Much Ado About Nothing' is an absolute delight, as merry as the day is long"
		Lou Lumenick New York Post	"Joss Whedon's fresh and cheeky adaptation of 'Much Ado About Nothing' is a minor miracle - the first filmed Shakespeare comedy in decades that's actually funny (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"
		Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune	"Finally! A romantic comedy that works. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"
		Peter Travers Rolling Stone	"Whedon, without skimping on the tale's tragic undercurrents, has crafted an irresistible blend of mirth and malice. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"

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