Much Ado About Nothing

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  • Opens June 7, 2013 
  • 1 hr 49 min
  • PG-13 | Brief drug use and some sexuality
  • 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. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Clark Gregg, Reed Diamond
  • Director: Joss Whedon
  • Genres: Romantic Comedy, Comedy

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The Playlist
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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

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The Guardian
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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

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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

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A scene from "Much Ado About Nothing."