Much Ado About Nothing (1993) movie poster

Much Ado About Nothing (1993)

"Romance. Mischief. Seduction. Revenge. Remarkable."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 85% (RT: 90%, MC: 80) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaComedyRomance

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Runtime
1h 51m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (796 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
Metacritic
80
Cast
Emma Thompson as Beatrice
Kenneth Branagh as Benedick
Denzel Washington as Don Pedro of Aragon
Michael Keaton as Dogberry
Keanu Reeves as Don John
Richard Briers as Signor Leonato
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 796 votes. Critics gave it 85%.
Overview
In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice -- a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other. Meanwhile, meddling Don John plots to ruin the wedding. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Much Ado About Nothing was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1993 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of Much Ado About Nothing, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Much Ado About Nothing is a 1993 drama, comedy, romance film directed by Kenneth Branagh. In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice -- a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other.

Meanwhile, meddling Don John plots to ruin the wedding. The film has been rated by 796 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Much Ado About Nothing delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Much Ado About Nothing (1993) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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