Film Review

The film, Much Ado about Nothing, directed by Kenneth Branagh and based off the classic Shakespearean novel, was released in the year 1993 and given a mix of reviews. Hal Hinson, from the Washington Post, described the movie as “insubstantial and uninspired”, yet “easy on the eyes”. I wholeheartedly agree with Hinson’s remarks about the film. I thought the setting was gorgeous, the jokes funny, and the celebrities enjoyable. However, after viewing the film, I felt just as Hinson—uninspired. I was unmoved by the actors’ performances. For example, when Hero cried in agony over being falsely accused of unfaithfulness on her wedding day, her facial features appeared almost comical. Moreover, the bright, joyful sun shinning down upon the scene did little to aid the grave mood. Overall, this film gave little justice to Shakespeare’s great work.