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Much Ado About Nothing

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 49m
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Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof in Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.
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A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
17K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
11,490
677
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Joss Whedon
    • Writers
      • William Shakespeare(based on the play by)
      • Joss Whedon(adapted for screen by)
    • Stars
      • Alexis Denisof
      • Amy Acker
      • Fran Kranz
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Joss Whedon
    • Writers
      • William Shakespeare(based on the play by)
      • Joss Whedon(adapted for screen by)
    • Stars
      • Alexis Denisof
      • Amy Acker
      • Fran Kranz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 102User reviews
    • 223Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations

    Videos2

    International Version
    Trailer 1:41
    International Version
    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 1:43
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    Photos127

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    Amy Acker and Joss Whedon in Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
    Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof in Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
    Nathan Fillion and Tom Lenk in Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
    Sean Maher in Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
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    Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, and Joss Whedon at an event for Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
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    Nathan Fillion at an event for Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
    Amy Acker at an event for Much Ado About Nothing (2012)

    Top cast

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    Alexis Denisof
    Alexis Denisof
    • Benedick
    Amy Acker
    Amy Acker
    • Beatrice
    Fran Kranz
    Fran Kranz
    • Claudio
    Jillian Morgese
    Jillian Morgese
    • Hero
    Nathan Fillion
    Nathan Fillion
    • Dogberry
    Clark Gregg
    Clark Gregg
    • Leonato
    Reed Diamond
    Reed Diamond
    • Don Pedro
    Sean Maher
    Sean Maher
    • Don John
    Spencer Treat Clark
    Spencer Treat Clark
    • Borachio
    Riki Lindhome
    Riki Lindhome
    • Conrade
    Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson
    • Margaret
    Emma Bates
    Emma Bates
    • Ursula
    Tom Lenk
    Tom Lenk
    • Verges
    Nick Kocher
    Nick Kocher
    • First Watchman
    Brian McElhaney
    Brian McElhaney
    • Second Watchman
    Joshua Zar
    Joshua Zar
    • Leonato's Aide
    Paul M. Meston
    • Friar Francis
    Romy Rosemont
    Romy Rosemont
    • The Sexton
    • Director
      • Joss Whedon
    • Writers
      • William Shakespeare(based on the play by)
      • Joss Whedon(adapted for screen by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This movie was filmed at Joss Whedon's Santa Monica home, which was designed and decorated by Whedon's wife Kai Cole. Cole suggested Whedon make it in lieu of going on vacation for their 20th anniversary because it had long been his passion project.
    • Goofs
      It is Ursula & Hero whom are 'meddling' (talking about Benedick's love for Beatrice as she eavesdrops). In the following scene, Claudio relays to Don Pedro that it was Margaret & Hero that were meddling.
    • Quotes

      Dogberry: Well , masters good night.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Episode #10.21 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Sigh No More
      Lyrics by William Shakespeare
      Music by Joss Whedon
      Performed by Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen

    User reviews102

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    8/10
    Nicely done transposition
    Much Ado About Nothing by Joss Whedon is the latest adaptation of the Shakespeare's comedy.

    The good. Excellent ideas. Very funny settings and actions. Nice choice of actors. With visual, it's always possible to add non spoken actions to original dialogs and Whedon made some clever extensions. Great photography.

    The actors. My favorite performance were by Nathan Fillion, Sean Maher, and Tom Lenk, although I came to appreciate those of Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof a lot.

    The bad. The concept of war as spoken in the piece doesn't translate well in modern time.

    The ugly. Nothing.

    The result. Solid entertainment for those who like modern transposition of Shakespeare's work, A must for any Whedon fan.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mucho ruido y pocas nueces
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Monica, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Bellwether Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,328,849
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $171,942
      • Jun 9, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,341,221
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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