Much Ado About Nothing

    Genre
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • |
    • Runtime
    109 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    PG-13
  • |
    • Release Date
    2013
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Joss Whedon
WRITTEN BY:
Joss Whedon, William Shakespeare (based on the play by)
CAST INCLUDES:
Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Reed Diamond, Clark Gregg

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

Director Joss Whedon (MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS) delivers "an irresistible blend of mirth and malice" (Rolling Stone) with this acclaimed, highly entertaining retelling of one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies. Amy Acker ("Person of Interest"), Alexis Denisof ("Angel"), Nathan Fillion ("Castle"), and Clark Gregg ("Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.") are at their hilarious best as they romp through this sensual and innovative take on the intricate game that is love.

SYNOPSIS

After a successful campaign against his rebellious brother, Don John (Sean Maher), Don Pedro (Reed Diamond) visits the governor of Messina. With him are Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While there, Claudio falls for the governor’s daughter, Hero (Jillian Morgese), while Benedick engages in a war of words with Beatrice (Amy Acker), the governor’s niece. While Don Pedro tries to trick Benedick and Beatrice into falling in love, Don John tries to tear Claudio and Hero apart.

Much Ado About Nothing

    Genre
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • |
    • Runtime
    109 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    PG-13
  • |
    • Release Date
    2013
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Joss Whedon
WRITTEN BY
Joss Whedon, William Shakespeare (based on the play by)
CAST INCLUDES
Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Reed Diamond, Clark Gregg
Director Joss Whedon (MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS) delivers "an irresistible blend of mirth and malice" (Rolling Stone) with this acclaimed, highly entertaining retelling of one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies. Amy Acker ("Person of Interest"), Alexis Denisof ("Angel"), Nathan Fillion ("Castle"), and Clark Gregg ("Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.") are at their hilarious best as they romp through this sensual and innovative take on the intricate game that is love.

After a successful campaign against his rebellious brother, Don John (Sean Maher), Don Pedro (Reed Diamond) visits the governor of Messina. With him are Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While there, Claudio falls for the governor’s daughter, Hero (Jillian Morgese), while Benedick engages in a war of words with Beatrice (Amy Acker), the governor’s niece. While Don Pedro tries to trick Benedick and Beatrice into falling in love, Don John tries to tear Claudio and Hero apart.

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