She branched into film work, and won a bafta award as. Much ado about nothing 1993 full movie video dailymotion. In the movie the play takes place in the 1600s in england. Much ado about nothing 1993 in this shakespearean farce, hero kate beckinsale and her groomtobe, claudio robert sean leonard, team up with claudios commanding officer, don pedro denzel. Characters are clearly having sex near an open window, as seen from a courtyard. But unknown to all, claudios been tricked by the bastard don john, and unfortunately, its up to dogberry and. Sunshine and laughter, and merrymakers on a hillside sprinkled with flowers. The film also stars emma thompson, robert sean leonard, denzel washington, michael keaton, keanu reeves, and kate beckinsale in her film debut. When i popped kenneth branaghs seminal much ado about nothing adaptation into my dvd player, i predicted my next two hours panning out as an exercise in patience. Much ado about nothing 1993 this 1993 film version of shakespeares play is a colorful, ebullient romp, with a cast made up of british and american actors, as is often the case with major cinematic shakespeare offerings. Much ado about nothing is a 2012 black and white american romantic comedy film adapted for the screen, produced, and directed by joss whedon, from william shakespeares play of the same name. Much ado about nothing falls somewhen during kenneth branaghs run of remarkable movies almost two decades ago, at a time when branagh was being touted as cinemas newest fairhaired filmmaker. Watch much ado about nothing online stream full movie. Le film much ado about nothing 1993 vostfr admin 20170508t20.
Instead, this entry ought to simply discuss noteworthy differences between the play. Much ado about nothing 1993 yify download movie torrent. Much ado about nothing is a comedy by william shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599, as shakespeare was approaching the middle of his career. Much ado about nothing 1993 gents and lasses picnic on a verdant slope, music and poetry fill the air, everyone cheers the return of a local hero, horses gallop toward the town, the flag is hoisted high, naked men and women plunge into communal baths, and a mighty crew of movie stars kenneth branagh, keanu reeves, denzel washington, robert sean leonard make a. Remarkable young lovers hero and claudio are to be married in one week. To me, this movie in the wake of henry v, dead again, and peters friends cemented him as one of my favorite actordirectors. She made her broadway debut in the 1972 revival of much ado about nothing and appeared in her first film in 1976 in all the presidents men.
This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of much ado about nothing. In justifying the inclusion of this film, i said that the conventions of shakespeares comedies so often dont stand up on film, and that to do justice. Much ado about nothing resources movie or tv productions. Released by epic soundtrax in 1993 ek 54009 containing music from much ado about nothing 1993. It was adapted for the screen and directed by kenneth branagh, who stars in the film. William shakespeares much ado about nothing soundtrack 1993. William shakespeares much ado about nothing soundtrack from 1993, composed by patrick doyle. Emma thompson and kenneth branagh, centre, in the 1993 film. This 1993 film version of shakespeares play is a colorful, ebullient romp, with a cast made up of british and american actors. It was a super quick read and a fun glimpse behind the scenes of the 1993 adaption of shakespeares much ado about nothing. Much ado about nothing 1993 is available on netflix thailand. The men are back from the war, and everyone is ready for romance. Librivox recording of much ado about nothing, by william shakespeare. The play was included in the first folio, published in 1623 by means of noting which, in shakespeares day, sounded similar to nothing as in the plays title, and which means gossip, rumour, and overhearing, benedick and.
The film also stars branaghs thenwife emma thompson, robert sean leonard, denzel washington, michael keaton, keanu reeves, and kate beckinsale in her film. With lee montague, tim faulkner, cherie lunghi, katharine levy. To pass the time, they conspire with don pedro to set a lovers trap for benedick, an arrogant confirmed bachelor, and beatrice, his. Unassumingly enjoyable and lowkey, much ado works because it lets shakespeares words take center stage, eschewing the usual pomp and circumstance.
With kenneth branagh, emma thompson, keanu reeves, kate beckinsale. Differences between much ado about nothing play vs movie. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing much ado about nothing 1993 near you. Benedick and beatrice fight their merry war of words. Much ado about nothing 2016 tvma 1h 35m dramas carefree college student vicente ends up in a desperate fight for freedom when a wellconnected friend falsely accuses him of. William shakespeares witty romantic comedy, much ado about nothing, sizzles and snaps from start to finish in kenneth branaghs innovative new film which revolves around two intertwined love stories. Much ado about nothing play vs movie add a difference. Much ado about nothing tv movie 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Truth be told its not always easy to follow the 17th century dialogue but the bard had a way with words that few others can match and his tales still largely josh whedons take on shakespeares much ado about nothing retains the original script but updates the. Comparing the play versus the film of william shakespeares much ado about nothing. Young lovers hero and claudio are to be married in one week. Sadly, several years of english lit left me rather less a fan of the bard, but much ado about nothing is one of the few plays that i have come to appreciate in later life.
The dashing young claudio falls for hero, the daughter of leonato, governor of messina, and his friend don pedro helps. But when beatrices friend, hero, is humiliatingly jilted by benedicks best friend, claudio, benedick has to choose which side hes on. Over the following few years, she played in several of shakespeares plays in such roles as ophelia in hamlet, juliet in romeo and juliet, and lady macbeth in macbeth. Much ado about nothing 1993 film movie, album facebook. To pass the time, they conspire with don pedro to set a lovers trap for benedick, an arrogant confirmed bachelor, and beatrice, his favorite sparring partner. Beatrices voice is heard speaking, sigh no more ladies, whilst we see the words writ large upon the screen underscored by music. The film stars amy acker, alexis denisof, nathan fillion, clark gregg, reed diamond, fran kranz, sean maher, and jillian morgese to create the film, director whedon established the. Josh whedons take on shakespeares much ado about nothing retains the original script but updates the setting to the modern day. Rent much ado about nothing 1993 on dvd and bluray. Its principal subject is that of romance that may settle over the land after soldiers come home. The play was included in the first folio, published in 1623 by means of noting which, in shakespeares day, sounded similar to nothing as in the plays title, and which means gossip, rumour, and overhearing. Written around the middle of his career, much ado about nothing is one of shakespeares great festive comedies. Much ado about nothing is a 1993 britishamerican romantic comedy film based on william shakespeares play of the same name. These are healthy, joyful young people whose high spirits will survive anything, even the dark doublecrosses of shakespeares plot.
The film was released on may 7, 1993, reaching 200 u. Finally, the much ado about nothing script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the kenneth branagh and emma thompson movie. For her role in the 1984 film places in the heart, she received an academy award nomination for best supporting actress. Much ado about nothing is a 1993 britishamerican romantic comedy film based on william shakespeares. Branagh plays benedick, emma thompson acts as beatrice, kate beckinsale is hero, and keanu reeves plays don john. This entry really doesnt need to have the entire plot and characters described, as the film is based on a very wellknown play and users should be able to go to the play description and see the plot description there. Young lovers hero kate beckinsale and claudio robert sean leonard are to be married in one week. The pictures were lovely, kenneth branaghs screenplay adaption was hilarious to read im looking at you benedick in hamlet mode and his insights into the play were a treat to read.
Rent much ado about nothing 1993 starring kenneth branagh and richard briers on dvd and bluray. A few minutes into the film the large italian baths are alive with activity. This is the best shakespeare film i know and one of the loveliest. Truth be told its not always easy to follow the 17th century dialogue but the bard had a way with words that few others can match and his tales still largely josh whedons take on shakespeares much ado about nothing. Dench made her professional debut in 1957 with the old vic company. Young lovers hero and claudio, soon to wed, conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles benedick and beatrice to wed as well. It was adapted for the screen and directed by kenneth branagh, who also stars in the film. Dame judi dench is an english actress who has worked in theatre, television, and film. Generations of school children have been forcefed a diet of shakespearean. Keanu reeves, the film star who i reckon nobody would have expected in a film such as this was surprisingly very good as the schemingly dark don jon, he.
In the opening scene of much ado about nothing, kenneth branagh insists on the tone the movie will take. Much ado about nothing 1111 movie clip i will stop your mouth. Young lovers hero kate beckinsale and claudio robert sean leonard, soon to wed, conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles benedick sir kenneth branagh and beatrice dame emma thompson to wed as well. Much ado about nothing is a 1993 british american romantic comedy film based on william shakespeares play of the same name. Muchado about nothing officialtrailer1brianblessed movie 1993 hd. But unknown to all, claudios been tricked by the bastard don john, and. Even as they bicker, lifelong friends benedick robert lindsay and beatrice cherie lunghi are only delaying the inevitable day they fall in love. Much ado about nothing dvd 1993 by kenneth branagh dvd. I noticed that much ado is actually two love stories. On paper, a blackandwhite version of shakespeares much ado about nothing filmed in a fraction of time it takes to make a typical movie and featuring exvampire slayers running around a circa2010s. Le film much ado about nothing 1993 vostfr film complet. Its a simple enough story, with drama on the hero claudio side, and razor sharp wit with the benedick beatrice storyline.