Much Ado About Nothing
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73 out of 100

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  • Starring: Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, Clark Gregg, Fran Kranz, Nathan Fillion
  • Summary: Shakespeare’s classic comedy is given a contemporary spin by director Joss Whedon. Shot in just 12 days, the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love. As matchmaking schemes are put into play and disguguises are donned, loathing and love soon prove to be close cousins. [Lionsgate]… Collapse

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. The Playlist
    Mar 7, 2013
    91
    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.
  2. The Guardian
    Reviewed by:  Catherine Shoard
    Mar 7, 2013
    80
    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.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: John DeFore
    Mar 7, 2013
    80
    More than most adaptations, this is a film true to Shakespeare's practice of employing all means at hand to keep the crowd entertained.
  4. indieWIRE
    Reviewed by: Eric Kohn
    Mar 7, 2013
    58
    Call it a Shakespearean catharsis or just call it a lark -- either way, the movie represents Whedon's least essential work, regardless of the material's inherent comedic inspiration.

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