Feb 25, 2007 much ado about nothing kenneth branagh, 1993 february 25, 2007 by grunes because william shakespeares much ado about nothing is a better play than his henry v, it isnt surprising that kenneth branaghs film of one surpasses his film of the other 1989. The film uses dramatic gesturing and a soundtrack that perfectly characterizes the emotions and tone branagh seeks to convey in each scene. World shakespeare bibliography for 1993, item 1972. One makes undeniably brilliant adaptations of shakespeare plays like henry v, hamlet, and much ado about nothing new to bluray from mgm. Kenneth branaghs much ado about nothing essay 1588 words. Although i cannot help but be drawn to the acting abilities of stars such as emma thompson, kenneth branagh and richard briers, i was delighted with the choice of scene and lavish costumes. It was a super quick read and a fun glimpse behind the scenes of the 1993 adaption of shakespeares much ado about nothing. Patrick doyle is a shameless enabler for branaghs music addiction, dealing out 24 tracks worth of sticky sweet orchestrations to satisfy the directors jones. In the opening scene of much ado about nothing, kenneth branagh insists on the tone the movie will take. Jul 29, 2012 kenneth branagh, who adapted, directed, and starred in a version of much ado about nothing for the silver screen in 1993, faced the challenge of translating the plays humor into a cinematic comedy that a 1990s audience would find relevancy in, and, therefore, be entertained by. Branaghs interpretation of much ado about nothing essay. Much ado about nothing also features michael keaton in a showy turn as dogberry. Jun 09, 2016 kenneth branaghs 1993 film, much ado about nothing is an enthusiastic and boisterous retelling of shakespeares comedic play. Watch much ado about nothing starring kenneth branagh in this comedy on directv.
Essay about film versions of shakespeare comedies 2208 words 9 pages. With his own special viewpoints and skills, he has brought several of them to film, including much ado about nothing, hamlet, and king henry v. Rent much ado about nothing 1993 starring kenneth branagh and richard briers on dvd and bluray. Differences between the movie and play much ado about. Films set in tuscany much ado about nothing kenneth. Introduction to the 1993 film much ado about nothing. Much ado about nothing 1993 kenneth branagh cast and. Kenneth branaghs charming, allstar rendition of much ado about nothing comes to dvd with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1. The kenneth branagh and joss whedon versions are both available on amazon.
Watch much ado about nothing online stream full movie directv. This variance in interpretation is exemplified in comparing two of the more recent cinematic adaptations of shakespeares comedies, trevor nunns twelfth night and kenneth branaghs a much ado about nothing much ado. Finne det beste utvalget sjangeren in musikal, drama, krig, eventyr, komedie, romantikk, fantasy, krim, biografi, thriller, mystery, scifi, skrekk, dokumentar, western, handling for film online streaming. This movie is directed by kenneth branagh and begins with a very lively, joyous outlook. The movie, directed by shakespearean actor kenneth branagh, used the original script play by shakespeare, except. Apr 19, 2011 there are two kenneth branaghs in the world of cinema. Its been 20 years since the bigscreen debut of kenneth branaghs joyous, sundrenched adaptation of william shakespeares much ado about nothing. Kenneth branagh s setting in a mediterrainean climate and architechture add to the atmosphere and credibility of the plot as it unfolds. These are healthy, joyful young people whose high spirits will survive anything, even the dark doublecrosses of shakespeares plot. Much ado about nothing 1993 kenneth branagh synopsis. Much ado about nothing is probably the most satisfying, and certainly the liveliest and most charming, of kenneth branagh s shakespeare films. The directors control over every aspect of the film allows him to show the audience his interpretation of the play very clearly.
Denzel washington on much ado about nothing and kenneth branagh, 1992 film. The film also stars emma thompson, robert sean leonard, denzel washington, michael keaton, keanu reeves, and kate beckinsale in her film debut. She told me, not thinking i had been myself, that i was the princes jester, and that i was duller than a great thaw, huddling jest upon jest, with such impossible conveyance upon me, that i stood like a man at a mark, with a whole army shooting at me. Although kenneth branaghs interpretation does much to make. Much ado about nothing falls somewhen during kenneth branagh s run of remarkable movies almost two decades ago, at a time when branagh was being touted as cinemas newest fairhaired filmmaker. Differences between the movie and play much ado about nothing. The swan of avon has been converted rather disconcertingly into the bard of tuscany in kenneth branaghs new film of much ado about. After viewing openings starting a film is always difficult, even more so when there is a complicated plot and relationship of characters to establish and, in the case of much ado about nothing, the setting of the play is the italy of shakespeares imagination.
Much ado about nothing is a 1993 britishamerican romantic comedy film based on william shakespeares play of the same name. Branagh at the roma fiction fest in july 2009 branagh at a press conference for thor in london in april 2011 the following is the filmography for actor, director, producer, and screenwriter kenneth branagh. The breezy, colourful much ado won the praise of critics and attracted an unusually large and diverse audience. Trevor nunns twelfth night and kenneth branaghs a much ado about nothing much ado. Michael keaton and ben elton play the fool to prefection with out overdoing it and couterpoint the more.
Much ado about nothing 1993 kenneth branagh as benedick. Kenneth branaghs best films as a director branaghs 1994 film version of much ado about nothing, you should have noticed some important differences between the film and the play. Much ado about nothing kenneth branagh, 1993 february 25, 2007 by grunes because william shakespeares much ado about nothing is a better play than his henry v, it isnt surprising that kenneth branaghs film of one surpasses his film of the other 1989. This is an excellent version of the shakespeare play performed by a quality cast. The pictures were lovely, kenneth branagh s screenplay adaption was hilarious to read im looking at you benedick in hamlet mode and his insights into the play were a treat to read. The movie show interviews kenneth branagh, director of much ado about nothing. Feb 14, 2018 the 25 most romantic onscreen couples. If nothing quite matches the teeming, joyful, acrobatic opening high in the hills of tuscany, theres much to commend.
Much ado about nothing 1993 kenneth branagh allmovie. Much ado about nothing 1993 this 1993 film version of shakespeares play is a colorful, ebullient romp, with a cast made up of british and american actors, as is often the case with major cinematic shakespeare offerings. Much ado about nothing hd romantic scenes hero and claudio. Mark deming, rovi actor kenneth branagh made his directorial debut with a rousing screen adaptation of william. Film critic caryn james and literature professor edward taylor exchange opinions about kenneth branaghs film adaptation. Actor kenneth branagh made his directorial debut with a rousing screen adaptation of william shakespeares henry v. Other articles where much ado about nothing is discussed. Much ado about nothing 1993 film by kenneth branagh. Much ado about nothing bluray by 20th century fox by kenneth branagh. There have been several screen adaptations of much ado about nothing, and almost all of them have been made for television. Maybe nobody needs the th muchadovideo but this movie is so inspiring. Find release information for much ado about nothing 1993 kenneth branagh on allmovie.
To me, this movie in the wake of henry v, dead again, and peters friends cemented him as one of my favorite actordirectors. Telly addict andrew collins casts his critical eye over new worlds above, klondike, the trip to italy, endeavour and monkey planet. Although both films can to an extent be seen as comedies with serious, almost tragic aspects inherent throughout, nunns film deals with these serious facets as central to the depiction. Kenneth branaghs film version of william shakespeares much ado about nothing focuses on the relationship between beatrice and benedict and alters the plays depiction of several characters. Mars 2016 complete 720p dual audio in hd download mars. The witty badinage between branagh and his thenwife emma thompson, as benedick and beatrice, is as bright and sunny as the golden sunlight that shines on the tuscan villa where the picture was shot. Kenneth branaghs much ado about nothing and romantic comedy by celestino deleyto much ado about nothing revisits shakespearean comedy in order to explore the sexual discourse of contemporary romantic comedy, highlighting both cultural changes in gender relationships and the threat of homosexuality. Sunshine and laughter, and merrymakers on a hillside sprinkled with flowers.
Motion picture soundtrack patrick doyle to stream in hifi, or to download in. Denzel washington makes a charming scheming don pedro. Much ado about nothing film by branagh 1993 britannica. For example, branagh has changed the setting of the play from the urban environs of messina and moved the action out to the countryside. Melodramatic ham that he is, kenneth branagh seldom lets a minute go by in his screen adaptations of shakespeare without some kind of musical accompaniment. Kenneth branagh, emma thompson, keanu reeves, kate beckinsale, richard briers, imelda staunton, jimmy yuill. Much ado about nothing adaptations related study materials.
Click to read more about much ado about nothing 1993 film by kenneth branagh. Great dane seven years ago, kenneth branagh was cinemas and shakespeares newest wunderkind. That year thompson also played a 1930s housekeeper in the remains of the day. Jul 03, 2009 maybe nobody needs the th much ado video but this movie is so inspiring. Watch much ado about nothing online stream full movie. The pictures were lovely, kenneth branaghs screenplay adaption was hilarious to read im looking at you benedick in hamlet mode and his insights into the play were a treat to read. Kenneth branaghs much ado about nothing essay 1588. Michael keaton and ben elton play the fool to prefection with out overdoing it and couterpoint the more serious elements of the plot which never gets bogged down in too much soul searching.
In this shakespearean farce, hero kate beckinsale and her groomtobe, claudio robert sean leonard, team up with claudios commanding officer, don pedro denzel washington, the week before. Rent much ado about nothing 1993 on dvd and bluray dvd. Owing, perhaps, to branaghs stature, several small roles are taken by seasoned actors such as brian blessed and imelda staunton. Kenneth branagh in much ado about nothing, 1993 much ado about nothing kenneth branagh, 1993 a classical piece, written by shakespeare and interpreted by kenneth branagh, denzel washington, keanu reeves, emma thompson, michael keaton, robert sean leonard and kate beckinsale was filmed in villa vignamaggio just outside greve in chianti, in. Earlier this week i had searched roku for director kenneth branagh s 1993 version of much ado about nothing, i chose, i paid and was directed to the version that was directed by brandon arnold instead which was so horrendous i seriously contemplated gouging out my eyes and puncturing my eardrums. Branagh s interpretation of much ado about nothing shakespeares wonderful comedy, much ado about nothing, is an entertaining tale of the trials and tribulations of two pairs of lovers, who must face and overcome both malicious schemes plotted against them and also their own flaws and shortcomings before finding happiness together. Branaghs interpretation of much ado about nothing shakespeares wonderful comedy, much ado about nothing, is an entertaining tale of the trials and tribulations of two pairs of lovers, who must face and overcome both malicious schemes plotted against them and also their own flaws and shortcomings before finding happiness together. The picture looks pretty good, they did a nice job transferring the film over to hd, however, i noticed that they really botched. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Film critic caryn james and literature professor edward taylor exchange opinions about kenneth branagh s film adaptation of shakespeares, much ado about nothing. Much ado about nothing 1993, directed by kenneth branagh. With lily james, cate blanchett, richard madden, helena bonham carter. I want to watch them though, especially this one because the back and forth between beatrice and benedick is amazing. An adaptation is the 1973 new york shakespeare festival production by joseph papp, shot on videotape and released on vhs and dvd, that presents more of the text than kenneth branagh s version. Earlier this week i had searched roku for director kenneth branaghs 1993 version of much ado about nothing, i chose, i paid and was directed to the version that was directed by brandon arnold instead which was so horrendous i seriously contemplated gouging out my eyes and puncturing my eardrums. Kenneth branaghs 1993 film, much ado about nothing is an enthusiastic and boisterous retelling of shakespeares comedic play. Now hes a bigtime movie star taking on the biggest challenge of all directing himself in the title role of hamlet. Michael keaton has fun as a greasy, grubby, doofus of a dogberry. Filmmaker kenneth branagh talks about bringing shakespeare to life for a contemporary audience with his film much ado about nothing. Lift your spirits with funny jokes, trending memes, entertaining gifs, inspiring stories, viral videos, and so much more.
Much ado about nothing original motion picture soundtrack. Much ado about nothing is one of the few movies of recent years that could leave its audiences weeping with joy. Kenneth branagh s much ado about nothing cuts much of the dialog but maintains the razorsharp wit between benedick and beatrice. The guinness book of records lists 410 featurelength film and tv versions of william. Much ado about nothing kenneth branagh, 1993 dennis grunes. Young lovers hero kate beckinsale and claudio robert sean leonard, soon to wed, conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles benedick sir kenneth branagh and beatrice dame emma thompson to wed as well. With kenneth branagh, emma thompson, keanu reeves, kate beckinsale.
Branagh participated in the 2012 summer olympics opening ceremony portraying isambard kingdom brunel during the industrial revolution segment, pandemonium giving the speech from the tempest originally read by the character caliban personal life. In this shakespearean farce, hero kate beckinsale and her groomtobe, claudio robert sean leonard, team up with claudios commanding officer, don pedro denzel washington, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Much ado about the two kenneth branaghs popmatters. They appeared together in fortunes of war, look back in anger, henry v. Earth earths moon mars asteroids jupiter galilean moons of. Much ado about nothing i absolutely love this film watched it so many times. I am taking a shakespeare class in university right now and we are only reading the plays. Kenneth branagh, who adapted, directed, and starred in a version of much ado about nothing for the silver screen in 1993, faced the challenge of translating the plays humor into a cinematic comedy that a 1990s audience would find relevancy in, and, therefore, be entertained by. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about much ado about nothing 1993 film by kenneth branagh. List of william shakespeare screen adaptations wikipedia. Kenneth branaghs setting in a mediterrainean climate and architechture add to the atmosphere and credibility of the plot as it unfolds. Much ado about nothing 1993 directed by kenneth branagh.
Mars 2016 complete 720p dual audio in hd download latest posts. Find movie and film cast and crew information for much ado about nothing 1993 kenneth branagh on allmovie. Although branagh followed his debut with a pair of lightweight and inconsequential films, no one seemed to mind. Much ado about nothing was branaghs second shakespeare film, and at the time.
It was adapted for the screen and directed by kenneth branagh, who also stars in the film. One makes undeniably brilliant adaptations of shakespeare plays like henry v, hamlet, and. Kenneth branaghs much ado about nothing has been the goto film version since its release in 1993. Much ado about nothing kenneth branagh, 1993 dennis. Album murder on the orient express original motion picture. Now, with this summers much ado about nothing, he is said to have triumphed again. The directors control over every aspect of the film allows him to. Much ado about nothing by kenneth branagh, michael keaton. Kenneth branagh and emma thompson in much ado about nothing 1993 kenneth branagh turned shakespeares high comedy into a ripe loveletter to tuscany.