|
|
The History Connection - Much Ado about Nothing (Cambridge School Shakespeare)
|
List Price: $10.00
Our Price: $2.62
Your Save: $ 7.38 ( 74% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
|
Average Customer Rating:  
|
|
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 822.33
EAN: 9780521618724
ISBN: 052161872X
Label: Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 210
Publication Date: 2005-09-19
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Studio: Cambridge University Press
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spotlight customer reviews:
|
Customer Rating:
Summary: Shakespeare done to perfection
Comment: This adaptation of the classic is perfectly understandable, humorous, beautiful and a joy to behold. Even those who are bored or daunted by Shakespeare's work will enjoy this bountiful, star studded film.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Love of Language
Comment: I think this adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing," I think is one of Shakespeare's best comedies, is a great film. It can function as a sort of introductory bit of Shakespeare, because this play mostly consists of characters exchanging witty banter, and the actors (Keanu Reeves very much aside) brought such life to the already hilarious words. From the straight forward interpretations of Beatrice and Benedick (Emma Thompson and director Kenneth Branagh, respectively), to the wild but captivating take on Dogberry (Michael Keaton), this movie bursts with wit and life that most film adaptations of the bard's work has lacked.
I thought Keanu Reeves was a horrible choice to play the villainous Don John, for a couple of reasons. One, because Reeves--sorry, Reeves lovers, if there are any of you--he quite simply can't act. Two, he's supposed to be the brother of Don Pedro, who is played (nicely, I might add) by Denzel Washington... who, to say the least, looks nothing at all like Reeves. Whatever the reasoning was behind that, Don John plays a mercifully small role, leaving all the big stuff to better characters played by better actors. The story is quick and punchy, bursting with witty banter and love of the English language. It brings a story of love, trickery, and friendship to the table and, like all comedies, comes complete with a big old happy ending that will surely leave a smile on your face.
7/10
Customer Rating:
Summary: DVD Much Ado About Nothing
Comment: This is an excellent Hollywood presentation of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing. Emma Thompson is an excellent actress. I would definitely be careful not to show it to children or young teens as there is a fairly explicit sexual scene in it unless you totally fast forward that scene.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Movie
Comment: A great movie to watch. It's kind of shallow in the plot, but very witty and comical. The acting is excellent, and it's definitely worthy of imagination of Shakespeare himself... as if these people were watched while he penned this play.
For those worried about being able to follow the archaic language, don't worry. The movie has subtitle options and it's by far one of the easiest to grasp!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great!
Comment: Wonderful movie! Now to find the Flying Karamazov Brothers' rendition of the Merchant of Venice.
|
|
|
Editorial Reviews:
|
This new edition of Much Ado About Nothing is part of the established Cambridge School Shakespeare series and has been substantially updated with new and revised activities throughout. Remaining faithful to the series' active approach it treats the play as a script to be acted, explored and enjoyed. As well as the complete script of Much Ado About Nothing, you will find a variety of classroom-tested activities, an eight-page colour section and an enlarged selection of notes including information on characters, performance, history and language.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
