Rate It

Seen it:    
Not seen it: 
Review: 
 
clear rating

Share It

Rating Averages

My Friends Not rated. () Want To See Not Interested
All Flixster 3.5 Stars (15739) Want To See 4625 Not Interested 20366
Female 3.5 Stars (11364) Want To See 3339 Not Interested 14705
Male 3.0 Stars (4375) Want To See 1286 Not Interested 5661

More Like This

Tip

If you liked this, then you'll also probably like...

Got another recommendation for someone who liked this movie? Add it to the list!

Got an opinion? Use the buttons to vote on all the suggestions people have added.

If lots of people vote, the best suggestions will rise to the top.

10 Things I Hate About You (41%)
A Midsummer Night's Dream (80%)
Miss Potter (29%)
Love Actually (100%)
As You Like It (67%)

Plot: Young lovers Hero and Claudio, soon to wed, conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles Benedick and Beatrice to wed as well.

Post it anywhere Link it anywhere

Recent Reviews


  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    October 10, 2008
    I guess I'll take away a full star for the forgiveness of Shakespeare's forgiveness of Claudio's violence. Can't get behind that, but a marvelous movie any which way.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 21, 2008
    Again...can't take Keanu Reeves seriously in this one. Just reminds me too much of his role as Ted. Micahel Keaton is awesome as a dumbass. And of course...Robert Sean Leonard proves that even good tv actors can't manage fake-crying on screen. Poor Denzel's the only one who ends up without a woman.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 20, 2008
    A great take on the Shakespeare play. Branagh does a great job with perserving the humor and fun from it.
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 17, 2008
    O.K. to tell you the truth I didn't see all of this movie but that's just gotta be proof the this movie is LAME!!! I would say that it's for elders and young but not too young of an audience. But this movie didn't hold my attention at ALL! So I would definetly not recommend this for ANYONE!
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 12, 2008
    I love Shakespeare and this is a great adaptation with Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh being incredibly fantastic
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 3, 2008
    One of my favorite plays by Shakespeare I loved how it was brought to life on screen! Excellent timing, humor and villany! Reeves is an EXCELLENT Don Jon!
  • 1.0 Star
    MCT:
    July 22, 2008
    I only watched the first half an hour and I was completely lost. Too many characters to keep track of and unlike Romeo and Juliet it was hard to get used to the language.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 19, 2008
    Enjoyed the acting, and after having the play, enjoyed how the movie generally followed it...after recently attending more plays put on locally, I have begun to appreciate them more-and this is one of my favorite movies that got made from a Shakespeare play!
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 8, 2008
    This was quite an enjoyable film despite the negative criticism about certain casting choices...notably Robert Sean Leonard as Claudio, Keanu Reeves as Don John, and Michael Keaton as Dogberry...
    I think Robert was not really a bad fit, personnaly I can't really think of another actor that would have been more suited, Keanu however was a terrible choice for Don John, absolutely horrible...
    And last but not least I think Michael was actualy a good fit for Dogberry, but there are other actors who could have pulled off the role...
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 6, 2008
    One of my favorite movies of all time. This thing will make you laugh and smile. It'll impress you with it's cinematography and everything like that. Don't miss it.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 11, 2008
    Branagh's best Shakespere film. His direction varies from artsy and stylized to standard and straight-forward, depending on the needs of each scene. The comedy varies from heavy-handed to subtle depending on the scene and actor. The drama is pitch perfect and never heavier than is necessary. The diction is clear but retains the poetry of the text. All the actors are suited perfectly for their roles. I could recommend this to anyone who likes period drama or romantic comedy. Whether they like Shakespeare or not.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 9, 2008
    Here is Kenneth Branagh in yet another Shakespeare adaption. But seeing as Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers in history this had a great plot
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 2, 2008
    love love love. charming, lovely colour, style, casting is great, lines delievered to perfection and the art direction, costume and directing is just on the ball.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 25, 2008
    oh i liked it . it was funny & cute . i give the actors props cuz wow they pulled of thoses complicated accents well .
  • 1.5 Stars
    MCT:
    March 5, 2008
    Watched it in English good hard to understand with the old english words they said and the ending was a bit pointless
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 12, 2008
    Shakespeare's best comedy, featuring an all-star cast (minus Keanu Reeves) and perhaps the best film adaptation of a Shakespeare play - ever!
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 2, 2008
    One of my Fav Kenneth Branagh's films. Treachory, love, humor, scandle, fight scenes, it's got everything, including a very hilarious Michael Keaton!! If you love teh bard, this should be on your must see list!
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 17, 2008
    it was nice, i could see that you can't hide love, but when something or someone try to stop it, you do everything...
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 9, 2008
    I just love shakespeare. This movie is done wonderfully. Kenneth Branagh is in many movies and plays he is extremely talented.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    January 8, 2008
    Movies don't get much more feel-good than this. Very good adaptation of a Shakespeare comedy. Good cast, music and lovely italian settings.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 7, 2008
    Brilliant Shakespeare comedy, not got that edge which the other Branagh films such as Hamlet and Othello have but still a good film with Emma Thompson really doing well as Beatrice.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 29, 2007
    Wonderful movie. It's Shakespeare that I can bear to watch due to the overwhelming chemistry between all the players. I especially like Keaton who is an "ass."
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 28, 2007
    I love Shakespere's plays. I think the man was a genius when it came to writing. However I can't stand his comedies. Lets face it, they aren't funny. The performances in this aren't too bad. Keanu Reeves was good. I like Emma Thompson, she's a very funny woman but she didn't make me laugh in this. I love Kenneth Branagh and he was really the true star of this film. The directing wasn't that great. I don't think there is much else to say about it that could be considered positive.

My Friends Said...


Comments


  • lizzieclark777
    I loved this film. It was brilliant!
    posted 419 days ago
  • simon1220
    how come the legend that is denzel washington isnt in the actors list for this movie, he is the one that makes it good
    posted 494 days ago
  • karinelso
    How come Robert Sean Leonard and some of the other actors aren't credited for this movie???
    posted 503 days ago
  • LaggiexArexThexy
    the sheriff was so funny

    "let it be recorded that 'i am an ass'"
    posted 646 days ago
  • isleneben
    i absolutely loved this film and the chemistry between the actors made it even more enjoyable.
    posted 696 days ago
  • maestersaj
    enjoy able
    posted 787 days ago