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Much Ado About Nothing (1993)

PG-1305/07/1993Drama, Comedy, Romance1h 51m

Romance. Mischief. Seduction. Revenge. Remarkable.

Overview

In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice -- a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other. Meanwhile, meddling Don John plots to ruin the wedding.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Emma Thompson

    Beatrice

  2. Cast 1

    Kenneth Branagh

    Benedick

  3. Cast 1

    Robert Sean Leonard

    Claudio

  4. Cast 1

    Kate Beckinsale

    Hero

  5. Cast 1

    Denzel Washington

    Don Pedro of Aragon

  6. Cast 1

    Michael Keaton

    Dogberry

  7. Cast 1

    Richard Briers

    Signor Leonato

  8. Cast 1

    Imelda Staunton

    Margaret

  9. Cast 1

    Keanu Reeves

    Don John

For Kenneth Branagh's 4th film he chose to return to The Bard that brought him here. He chose Shakespeare's farcical comedy **MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING**. I knew one thing going in... Shakespeare's comedies are rarely that funny. I knew something better coming out.. I could not have been more wrong. This film is not only funny and sexy, it is a treasure. This is the first Branagh film that he utilizes stunt casting - bringing in Hollywood talent into roles normally filled by Shakespearian actors. And while it isn't always perfect, there is no complaint. In fact Michael Keaton, Keanu Reev...