Britishamerican romantic comedy film based on william. The ace in the hole with branaghs shakespeare films has always been the casting not just the roster of impressive names, but his knack for. Remembering the other great movie version of much ado. In the opening scene of much ado about nothing, kenneth branagh insists on the tone the movie will take. Much ado about nothing 1993 kenneth branagh and emma. In this lesson, we will take a closer look at the time and place of the plays setting and. Richard briers leonatokate beckinsale heroimelda staunton margaretjimmy yuill friar francisbrian blessed antonioemma thompson beatricedenzel washington don pedrokeanu. However, in the 1993 branagh film balthasar sings beautifully, the song is also given a prominent role in both the opening and finale and the message appears to be embraced by the women in the film. This 1993 film version of shakespeares play is a colorful, ebullient romp, with a cast made up of.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing much ado about nothing 1993 near you. 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. Young lovers hero and claudio are to be married in one week. This article is within the scope of wikiproject shakespeare, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of william shakespeare on wikipedia. In this shakespearean farce, hero kate beckinsale and her groomtobe, claudio robert sean leonard, team up with claudios commanding officer, don pedro denzel washington, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. I want to watch them though, especially this one because the back and forth between beatrice and benedick is amazing. Much ado about nothing is one of the few movies of recent years that could leave its audiences weeping with joy. Sunshine and laughter, and merrymakers on a hillside sprinkled with flowers. Meanwhile, meddling don john plots to ruin the wedding. Because william shakespeares much ado about nothing is a better play than his henry v, it isnt surprising that kenneth branaghs film of one surpasses his film of the other 1989.
World on fire will return for a second season the great british baking show winner nadiya hussain has a new netflix series. 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, directed by kenneth branagh is a 1993 adaptation of william shakespeares play of the same name. Great performances much ado about nothing season 47. Four years later, he returns to the bards work with this lively version of one. With kenneth branagh, emma thompson, keanu reeves, kate beckinsale. Much ado about nothing is a comedy, but comedy in shakespeare has a very specific meaning that doesnt include full of laughs all the way. Actor kenneth branagh made his directorial debut with a rousing screen adaptation of william shakespeares henry v. Met emma thompson, kate beckinsale en kenneth branagh. Much ado about nothing 1993 directed by kenneth branagh. William shakespeares much ado about nothing soundtrack 1993. The english playwright william shakespeare used it as the title of one of his plays.
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. The joss whedon version was released october 4, 20. It was adapted for the screen and directed by kenneth branagh, who also stars in the film. In much ado about nothing, there are many examples of deception and selfdeception.
William shakespeare playkenneth branagh screenplay starring. Much ado about nothing kenneth branagh, 1993 dennis grunes. The film also stars branaghs thenwife emma thompson, robert sean leonard, denzel washington, michael keaton, keanu reeves, and kate beckinsale in her film debut. Released by epic soundtrax in 1993 ek 54009 containing music from much ado about nothing 1993. Much ado about nothing soundtrack cd details and availability. It was adapted for the screen and directed by kenneth branagh, who stars in the film. The soundtrack was released may 4, 1993 through epic soundtrax and features twentyfour tracks of score at a running time just under an hour. Much ado about nothing 1993 kate beckinsale as hero imdb.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Benedickkenneth branagh in act 2, scene 3 of much ado about nothing. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. Rent much ado about nothing 1993 starring kenneth branagh and richard briers on dvd and bluray. The worldweary benedick and his friend claudio find themselves reacquainted with beatrice and hero. Previous section act 3, scene 5 next page act 4, scene 1, page 2. May, 2014 much ado about nothing 1993 kenneth branagh and emma. As improbable and charming a followup to the avengers as could be imagined, joss whedons much ado about nothing is an inspired example of shakespeareonashoestring. Certainly, much ado about nothing is lighter in tone than a tragedy like othello or a history like henry v, and the witty byplay of beatrice and benedick is a central element of the story. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. Films set in tuscany much ado about nothing kenneth.
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. Komedie romantiek film geregisseerd door kenneth branagh. Like many of his plays, william shakespeares much ado about nothing takes place in renaissance italy. Much ado about nothing official trailer kenneth branaghs second screen adaptation of shakespearethe first was henry vis a spritely, sundrenched production decked out with a highprofile. A lot of trouble or complaining about a small problem. Much ado about nothing trailer directed by kenneth branagh and starring richard briers, jimmy yuill, brian blessed, andy. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Ive only remained silent this whole time because ive been watching hero. Don pedro proposes to beatrice much ado about nothing hd. Don pedro, claudio and hero join together to get benedick and beatrice to wed. No fewer than nine of its seventeen scenes entail overhearing, eavesdropping, or outandout spyingleading to confusion at best and at worst to tragedy. Much ado about nothing dvd region 1 for sale online ebay.
Hercules will close out the season at the delacorte theater in central park following productions of much ado about nothing, directed by american son director kenny leon, and coriolanus, directed by daniel sullivan. He has filmed on location in and around an actual sunny italian villa of appropriate age and condition, the villa vignamaggio in tuscany. In 1993, branagh directed himself with his thenwife emma thompson in a. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Much ado about nothing kenneth branagh, 1993 dennis. Much ado about nothing 1993 where to stream and watch. Much ado about nothing 1993 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. How director kenny leon is breathing new life to shakespeares much ado about nothing. Remarkable young lovers hero and claudio are to be married in one week. A common misspelling of this phrase is much todo about nothing origin of much ado about nothing. Financial analysis of much ado about nothing 1993 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The music to much ado about nothing was composed by frequent kenneth branagh collaborator patrick doyle, who makes a brief cameo in the film as balthazar singing sigh no more ladies and pardon, goddess of the night.
Remembering the other great movie version of much ado about. Find out where much ado about nothing 1993 is streaming, if much ado about nothing 1993 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Much ado about nothing movie trailer and videos tv guide. She told me, not thinking i had been myself, that i was the princes jester, and that i was duller than a great thaw, huddling jest upon jest, with such impossible conveyance upon me, that i stood like a man at a mark, with a whole army shooting at me. Quoting from some old grammar, perhaps the one used by. Ive seen her begin to blush a thousand times, only to watch. Young lovers hero and claudio, soon to wed, conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles benedick and beatrice to wed as well. These are healthy, joyful young people whose high spirits will survive anything, even the dark doublecrosses of shakespeares plot. Much ado about nothing is a 1993 britishamerican romantic comedy film based on william shakespeares play of the same name. 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 spectacular entrance. David tennant is catherine tates new english teacher. Rent much ado about nothing 1993 on dvd and bluray. Elizabeth, demelza and caroline set season 4 poldark cast, poldark season. William shakespeares much ado about nothing soundtrack from 1993, composed by patrick doyle.
To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Rent much ado about nothing 1993 on dvd and bluray dvd. Much ado about nothing 2016 mature 1h 35m dramas carefree college student vicente ends up in a desperate fight for freedom when a wellconnected friend falsely accuses him of a hitandrun accident. Much ado about nothing kenneth branagh, 1993 a classical piece, written by shakespeare and interpreted by kenneth branagh, denzel washington, keanu reeves, emma thompson, michael keaton, robert sean leonard and kate beckinsale was filmed in villa vignamaggio just outside greve in. The games and tricks played on people often have the. His 1993 film of much ado about nothing is an outstanding adaptation of the play that benefits from his judicious cutting and rearrangement of text, as well as from his casting. Much ado about nothing sigh no more just one take duration. A partial quotation, obviously, from the liturgy of the church.
Hercules will close out the season at the delacorte theater in central park following productions of much ado about nothing, directed by american son director kenny leon, and coriolanus, directed by. Introduction to the 1993 film much ado about nothing. Much ado about nothing written between 1598 and 1599 is shakespeares most frequently performed comedy. As claudio and heros wedding day approaches, they try to find romantic. Their targets are sharpwitted duo benedick and beatrice a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other. Feb 25, 2007 much ado about nothing kenneth branagh, 1993 february 25, 2007 by grunes because william shakespeares much ado about nothing is a better play than his henry v, it isnt surprising that kenneth branaghs film of one surpasses his film of the other 1989. I am taking a shakespeare class in university right now and we are only reading the plays. Much ado about nothing kenneth branaghs second screen adaptation of shakespearethe first was henry vis a spritely, sundrenched production decked out with a highprofile international cast. Skyrocketed now that the actor has joined season two of the. Otherwise, we might have a moral drama instead of a romantic comedy. A common misspelling of this phrase is much todo about nothing. In this shakespearean farce, hero and her groomtobe, claudio, team up with claudios commanding officer, don pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme.