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Much Ado About Nothing

  • 19931993
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
49K
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Kenneth Branagh, Keanu Reeves, Denzel Washington, Kate Beckinsale, Michael Keaton, Robert Sean Leonard, and Emma Thompson in Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
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ComedyDramaRomance
Young lovers, and soon to wed, Hero and Claudio conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles, Benedick and Beatrice, to wed as well.Young lovers, and soon to wed, Hero and Claudio conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles, Benedick and Beatrice, to wed as well.Young lovers, and soon to wed, Hero and Claudio conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles, Benedick and Beatrice, to wed as well.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
49K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,711
2,270
    • Kenneth Branagh
    • William Shakespeare(play)
    • Kenneth Branagh(adaptation for the screen)
  • Stars
    • Kenneth Branagh
    • Emma Thompson
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Kenneth Branagh
    • William Shakespeare(play)
    • Kenneth Branagh(adaptation for the screen)
  • Stars
    • Kenneth Branagh
    • Emma Thompson
    • Keanu Reeves
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 196User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award

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    Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
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    Much Ado About Nothing: Meeting Don John
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    Kenneth Branagh in Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
    Denzel Washington in Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
    Kate Beckinsale and Robert Sean Leonard in Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
    Kate Beckinsale, Emma Thompson, Imelda Staunton, and Jimmy Yuill in Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
    Kate Beckinsale and Robert Sean Leonard in Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
    Kenneth Branagh, Keanu Reeves, Denzel Washington, Kate Beckinsale, Brian Blessed, Robert Sean Leonard, Emma Thompson, Richard Briers, and Richard Clifford in Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
    Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson in Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
    Kate Beckinsale, Emma Thompson, Imelda Staunton, and Phyllida Law in Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
    Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson in Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
    Michael Keaton and Ben Elton in Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
    Denzel Washington and Robert Sean Leonard in Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
    Keanu Reeves, Richard Clifford, and Gerard Horan in Much Ado About Nothing (1993)

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    Kenneth Branagh
    Kenneth Branagh
    • Benedick
    Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson
    • Beatrice
    Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves
    • Don John
    Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale
    • Hero
    Richard Briers
    Richard Briers
    • Leonato
    Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton
    • Margaret
    Jimmy Yuill
    Jimmy Yuill
    • Friar Francis
    Brian Blessed
    Brian Blessed
    • Antonio
    Andy Hockley
    • George Seacole
    Chris Barnes
    • Francis Seacole
    Conrad Nelson
    • Hugh Oatcake
    Phyllida Law
    Phyllida Law
    • Ursula
    Alex Lowe
    • Messenger
    Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    • Don Pedro
    Richard Clifford
    Richard Clifford
    • Conrade
    Gerard Horan
    Gerard Horan
    • Borachio
    Robert Sean Leonard
    Robert Sean Leonard
    • Claudio
    Patrick Doyle
    Patrick Doyle
    • Balthazar
      • Kenneth Branagh
      • William Shakespeare(play)
      • Kenneth Branagh(adaptation for the screen)
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    • Trivia
      Theatrical movie debut of Kate Beckinsale (Hero), who shot this movie during her summer break from studying Russian and French at New College, Oxford, England. It also contains her first screen kiss.
    • Goofs
      The masquerade ball features an accordion, which was not invented until 1822.
    • Quotes

      Conrade: You are an ass, you are an ass.

      Dogberry: Dost thou not suspect my place? Dost thou not suspect my years? O that he were here to write me down an ass. But masters, remember that I am an ass: though it be not written down, yet forget not that I am an ass.

    • Crazy credits
      Rarely for a Kenneth Branagh-directed film, the credits do not run until after the first scene.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Splitting Heirs/Sidekicks/Three of Hearts/Bound by Honor/The Night We Never Met (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Sigh No More Ladies
      (uncredited)

      Written by William Shakespeare

      Performed by Patrick Doyle

    User reviews196

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    9/10
    A beautiful film to enjoy
    I saw this one or two years ago, and I loved it utterly. Not only has it a great cast including shakesperian actors Kenneth Brannagh and Emma Thompson, it also has a lovely, warm feel to it; set in the sunny countryside of Italy; perfect to watch on a summer's evening. Although I am a dedicated admirer of Laurence Olivier, the legend who's reputation Brannagh is often set up against; I must admit that nobody would ever suit the role of Benedick as Brannagh does He was perfect; fun, natural and wittily amusing to watch. As for Emma Thompson; she gave a fantastically fiery performance as Beatrice of the untamed tongue; watching she and Brannagh go for each other in their satirical arguments was fantastic.

    Then there was Kate Beckindsale; one who I really would not have expected in a film such as this, but she did an exemplary and satisfying job as the fair Hero; although put completely in the shade by Emma Thompson. 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 suited the hiss-hiss villain's role deliciously. One who I thought could have been cast better was Robert Sean Leonard, as Claudio; who, although fine in scenes of wit and amusement; became forced in scenes of anger and sadness. Despite this, I thought he too suited the part well. I highly recommend this film to all who enjoy shakespeare, great English actors, or just good fun.
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    • How can a black actor play Don Pedro?

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    • Release date
      • July 2, 1993 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Villa Vignamaggio, Greve in Chianti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Renaissance Films
      • American Playhouse Theatrical Films
      • BBC Films
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 51 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Stereo

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