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Much Ado About Nothing

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
17K
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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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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

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
  • 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
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations

    Videos2

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    Trailer 1:41
    International Version
    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 1:43
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    Sean Maher in Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
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    Alexis Denisof
    Alexis Denisof
    • Benedickas Benedick
    Amy Acker
    Amy Acker
    • Beatriceas Beatrice
    Fran Kranz
    Fran Kranz
    • Claudioas Claudio
    Jillian Morgese
    Jillian Morgese
    • Heroas Hero
    Nathan Fillion
    Nathan Fillion
    • Dogberryas Dogberry
    Clark Gregg
    Clark Gregg
    • Leonatoas Leonato
    Reed Diamond
    Reed Diamond
    • Don Pedroas Don Pedro
    Sean Maher
    Sean Maher
    • Don Johnas Don John
    Spencer Treat Clark
    Spencer Treat Clark
    • Borachioas Borachio
    Riki Lindhome
    Riki Lindhome
    • Conradeas Conrade
    Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson
    • Margaretas Margaret
    Emma Bates
    Emma Bates
    • Ursulaas Ursula
    Tom Lenk
    Tom Lenk
    • Vergesas Verges
    Nick Kocher
    Nick Kocher
    • First Watchmanas First Watchman
    Brian McElhaney
    Brian McElhaney
    • Second Watchmanas Second Watchman
    Joshua Zar
    Joshua Zar
    • Leonato's Aideas Leonato's Aide
    Paul M. Meston
    • Friar Francisas Friar Francis
    Romy Rosemont
    Romy Rosemont
    • The Sextonas The Sexton
    • Director
      • Joss Whedon
    • Writers
      • William Shakespeare(based on the play by)
      • Joss Whedon(adapted for screen by)
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    Storyline

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    Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond) who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato's daughter Hero (Jillian Morgese), while Benedick verbally spars with Beatrice (Amy Acker), the governor's niece. The budding love between Claudio and Hero prompts Don Pedro to arrange with Leonato for a marriage. In the days leading up to the ceremony, Don Pedro, with the help of Leonato, Claudio and Hero, attempts to sport with Benedick and Beatrice in an effort to trick the two into falling in love. Meanwhile, the villainous Don John, with the help of his allies Conrade (Riki Lindhome) and Borachio (Spencer Treat Clark), plots against the happy couple, using his own form of trickery to try to destroy the marriage before it begins. A series of comic and tragic events may continue to keep the two couples from truly finding happiness, but then again perhaps love may prevail. —http://muchadomovie.com/#story
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    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Shakespeare knows how to throw a party.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and brief drug use
    • Parents guide

    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

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Charming
    This is such a great adaptation. The actors speak their lines with clarity and emotion. The cinematography is great, and the movie is in turns very funny and tragic. A lot will be written about how Hero would never simply die because she was accused of 'not being a virgin', well she didn't. For once when I was watching it I got a sense of what was driving Claudio, his sense of betrayal and hurt. What he did was reprehensible but you could understand that he did have what he thought was good reasons. And for once I got a sense of real threat from Benedict's challenge. Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof made a delightful Beatrice and Benedict. You could feel the attraction there and you knew why Don Redro had such an easy time of it convincing his fellow conspirators to get them together.

    What really impressed me about this film is how obvious it is that the cast is having a good time. The acting seems to be effortless and it is all spot on, and Clark Gregg/Nathan Fillion/Reed Diamond are hilariously funny. I think this is how Shakespeare should be done, as simply great entertainment. When you have that, you have the complexities laid out before you and like Claudio's anger you can see the reasons for the actions of the characters plainly.

    'Much Ado About Nothing' has been very well served by Wheedon and his company of players, such a joy and that can be so rare in films nowadays.
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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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