Top billed cast

1. 

   Emma Thompson

   Beatrice

2. 

   Kenneth Branagh

   Benedick

3. 

   Kate Beckinsale

   Hero

4. 

   Denzel Washington

   Don Pedro

5. 

   Michael Keaton

   Dogberry

6. 

   Keanu Reeves

   Don John

7. 

   Robert Sean Leonard

   Claudio

8. 

   Richard Briers

   Signor Leonato

9. 

   Imelda Staunton

   Margaret

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Reviews

A review by DocTerminus

Written by DocTerminus on 2022-02-06

For Kenneth Branagh's 4th film he chose to return to The Bard that brought him here. He chose Shakespeare's farcical comedy **MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING**. I knew one thing going in... Shakespeare's comedies are rarely that funny. I knew something better coming out.. I could not have been more wrong. This film is not only funny and sexy, it is a treasure.

This is the first Branagh film that he utilizes stunt casting - bringing in Hollywood talent into roles normally filled by Shakespearian actors. And while it isn't always perfect, there is no complaint. In fact Michael Keaton, Keanu Reev...read the rest

Recommendations

1. The Wrong Paris67%
2. Twelfth Night70%
3. Author! Author!59%
4. Father of the Bride63%
5. Romeo + Juliet67%
6. Pride & Prejudice80%
7. The First Time69%
8. Madame58%
9. 10 Things I Hate About You75%
10. Yoh! Bestie63%
11. Endless Love69%
12. The Prom60%
13. Drive Me Crazy65%
14. Barefoot in the Park71%
15. Shall We Dance?64%
16. Materialists62%
17. The Best of Me74%
18. Romeo and Juliet74%
19. Wedding Season62%
20. Which Brings Me to You61%

Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$11,000,000.00

Revenue
$22,600,000.00

Keywords

• new love
• rage and hate
• bachelor
• masked ball
• lover
• villain
• based on play or musical
• wedding
• intrigue
• mischievous
• non-traditional casting
• admiring
• adoring
• audacious