Young lovers, and soon to wed, Hero and Claudio conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles, Benedick and Beatrice, to wed as well.Young lovers, and soon to wed, Hero and Claudio conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles, Benedick and Beatrice, to wed as well.Young lovers, and soon to wed, Hero and Claudio conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles, Benedick and Beatrice, to wed as well.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 5 wins & 11 nominations total
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- TriviaDuring the Oscar season in early 1994, the Samuel Goldwyn company spent $10 million campaigning for this movie to garner Oscar nominations. They sent bulky packets to all members of the Academy and played up the movie in hopes of getting it on the final ballot. The movie, though highly acclaimed and (unusual for William Shakespeare) a box-office hit, received no Oscar nominations. All in all, the effort wound up being much ado about nothing.
- GoofsThe masquerade ball features an accordion, which was not invented until 1822.
- Crazy creditsRarely for a Kenneth Branagh-directed film, the credits do not run until after the first scene.
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A beautiful film to enjoy
I saw this one or two years ago, and I loved it utterly. Not only has it a great cast including shakesperian actors Kenneth Brannagh and Emma Thompson, it also has a lovely, warm feel to it; set in the sunny countryside of Italy; perfect to watch on a summer's evening. Although I am a dedicated admirer of Laurence Olivier, the legend who's reputation Brannagh is often set up against; I must admit that nobody would ever suit the role of Benedick as Brannagh does He was perfect; fun, natural and wittily amusing to watch. As for Emma Thompson; she gave a fantastically fiery performance as Beatrice of the untamed tongue; watching she and Brannagh go for each other in their satirical arguments was fantastic.
Then there was Kate Beckindsale; one who I really would not have expected in a film such as this, but she did an exemplary and satisfying job as the fair Hero; although put completely in the shade by Emma Thompson. Keanu Reeves, the film star who I reckon NOBODY would have expected in a film such as this was surprisingly very good as the schemingly dark Don Jon, he suited the hiss-hiss villain's role deliciously. One who I thought could have been cast better was Robert Sean Leonard, as Claudio; who, although fine in scenes of wit and amusement; became forced in scenes of anger and sadness. Despite this, I thought he too suited the part well. I highly recommend this film to all who enjoy shakespeare, great English actors, or just good fun.
Then there was Kate Beckindsale; one who I really would not have expected in a film such as this, but she did an exemplary and satisfying job as the fair Hero; although put completely in the shade by Emma Thompson. Keanu Reeves, the film star who I reckon NOBODY would have expected in a film such as this was surprisingly very good as the schemingly dark Don Jon, he suited the hiss-hiss villain's role deliciously. One who I thought could have been cast better was Robert Sean Leonard, as Claudio; who, although fine in scenes of wit and amusement; became forced in scenes of anger and sadness. Despite this, I thought he too suited the part well. I highly recommend this film to all who enjoy shakespeare, great English actors, or just good fun.
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- Also known as
- Mucho ruido y pocas nueces
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- Budget
- $11,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $22,549,338
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $108,617
- May 9, 1993
- Gross worldwide
- $22,549,338
- Runtime1 hour 51 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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