91 The Playlist | Its off-the-cuff nature makes for a film that is not flawless – the music is a bit daft, and some of the acting a little too “large” for the intimate setting – but is, from beginning to end, delightful. Read full review
80 The Guardian | But 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. Read full review
80 The Hollywood Reporter | John DeFore More than most adaptations, this is a film true to Shakespeare's practice of employing all means at hand to keep the crowd entertained. Read full review
75 Film.com | Jordan Hoffman This tiny friends-and-family production has the vibe of a project done on weekends and after school. That’s no knock. It is vibrant and bubbly and just clever enough to engage people who wouldn’t normally watch a black-and-white micro-budget Shakespeare adaptation without any big movie stars. Read full review