Much Ado About Nothing is a 1993 adaptation of the Shakespeare play directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh. Michael Keaton, Robert Sean Leonard, Keanu Reeves, Emma Thompson, Denzel Washington, and Kate Beckinsale also star. I have the DVD, long languishing in my stack of to-be-watched films, and I'm glad I finally got around to it.
You can read a plot description of the play itself here at the Wikipedia entry, but it's not at all necessary for understanding and enjoyment.
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It's well-reviewed, though Keanu Reeves earned a nomination for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor. He is the weak link here, but I like him at the worst of times.
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We both showcased Shakespeare on our blog posts today! I 💙 Keanu so will have to give this a go.
ReplyDeleteI'll check it out. I'm getting a late start with the blogging community today, but I finally got enough blood drops on that damn insurance heath check so it can be sent off. Humph. I wish I could just give them access to my last test from the doctor, but noooo :(
DeleteI looked for MAAN and it was no longer on Tubi, Pluto, and you had to pay to watch it on Prime 😿
DeleteWell, bummer :( I've corrected the post, thanks.
Delete...Much Ado About Nothing is the story of many of our lives.
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DeleteI need to check this out. It sounds like a great cast (well maybe not Keanu Reeves from that award), and you can't go wrong with some lighter hearted Shakespeare. Happy Saturday. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI like Keanu Reeves, though ;) This was such a fun film :)
DeleteI adored this beautiful version of Much Ado! So much fun! I also love Branagh's version of Hamlet. Keaunu Reeves may not have been successful in Much Ado, but I, too, like him...just because. :)
ReplyDeleteBranagh never disappoints. I'm so glad he likes adapting Shakespeare :)
DeleteI liked this one. Have a great Sunday, Valerie
ReplyDeleteIt was fun :)
DeleteSaw this long ago. Can't say I remember much of it. Sad. but true.
ReplyDeleteIt would come back to you, I'm sure.
DeleteI love this play and I really loved this interpretation. I think it might be my favorite of Branagh's Shakespeares. And what a cast!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely re-watchable. I'm glad I have the DVD.
DeleteI like this movie. I have seen most all of Michael Keaton's movies.
ReplyDeleteHE's always fun to watch :)
DeleteI kind of like this one, and yes Reeves has definitely evolved(lol) Happy Monday and hugs, RO
ReplyDeleteI think he's underappreciated.
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