Shakespeare’s classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon’s film, “Much Ado About Nothing”. Using the original text, the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy 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 continue to keep the two couples from truly finding happiness, but then again perhaps love may prevail in the end!

Reviews

SWEET AND VERY FUNNY – CHRIS TOOKEY, DAILY MAIL * * * * *

SHEER CLASS, YOU’VE NEVER SEEN SHAKESPEARE DONE LIKE THIS – DAVID ALDRIDGE, BBC RADIO 5 LIVE

CHARMING, WITTY AND HEARTFELT – TOTAL FILM * * * *

A GLORIOUS MEETING OF SHAKESPEARE AND THE WHEDONVERSE – DEN OF GEEK  * * * *

WHEDON AND SHAKESPEARE ARE A PERFECT MATCH – EMPIRE * * * *

“A CLASSY, SASSY ROMANTIC TALE STILL BOX-FRESH 400 YEARS ON” GLAMOUR

SECOND TO NONE – THE GUARDIAN * * * *

EVERYONE SHOULD SEE THIS MOVIE – IGN

A MASTERPEICE – HeyUGuys * * * * *