Much Ado About Nothing: A Film by Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing is a 2012 American comedy drama movie
produced, written for the screen and directed by Joss Whedon – a modern
retelling of William Shakespeare's play of the same name.
The film stars Amy Acker (Angel, Dollhouse), Alexis Denisof (Buffy, Angel,
Dollhouse), Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Serenity, Castle), Clark Gregg (The
Avengers), Fran Kranz (Cabin in the Woods, Dollhouse) and Sean Maher (Firefly,
Serenity).
Shakespeare knew how to throw a party…
Using the original text, adapted by Joss Whedon, the story of sparring lovers
Beatrice (Acker) and Benedick (Denisof) offers a dark, sexy, funny and
occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.
Leonato, the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro, who is
returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John.
Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick and Claudio.Claudio
falls for Leonato's daughter Hero, while Benedick verbally spars with Beatrice,
the governor's niece. A series of comic and tragic events looks like it may
keep the two couples from truly finding happiness…but then again, perhaps love
will indeed prevail in the end?
Special Features:
- Audio commentary with writer/director Joss Whedon
- Theatrical trailer
Critic Reviews:
- " Fizzing with giddy energy, this is the freshest, finest Shakespeare
movie version of the 21st century. " – Larushka
Ivan-Zadeh
- " Loose, enjoyable, and sparkling, it's a movie that lives for the
sound of clinking wine glasses and snappy patter. " –
Jason Bailey
- " Four hundred years later, the playwright's powerful, beautiful,
utterly sincere thoughts and emotions continue to affect us. " –
David Walsh