Oct 24, 2011 much ado about nothing, a modern version of shakespeares classic comedy adapted and directed by joss whedon marvels upcoming the avengers, dr. Nathan fillion, alexis denisof, clark gregg, reed diamond, amy acker, joss whedon. Joss whedon on his much ado about nothing the new york times. This movie was wonderful and i saw it in theaters 10 times.
From what critics and filmgoers at numerous film festivals have said about the film, joss whedons black and white treatment of william shakespeares much ado about nothing is. The site provided scant details until a press release was issued monday, confirming the movie was a modern take on much ado about nothing and features a slew of frequent. It has actors from all his best projects including buffy, angel, dollhouse and more. Jun 03, 20 much ado is an extremely light comedy, with only a flimsy mistakenidentitybased conflict, and this absence of a true big bad lets whedon step back and give his actors room to explore their. With alexis denisof, amy acker, fran kranz, jillian morgese. Watch much ado about nothing streaming online hulu free.
Joss whedons much ado about nothing july 17, 20 october 8, 20 carolyn o imagine youve just finished shooting the avengers, and you have a bit of vacation before editing what will go on to be a billiondollar summer blockbuster. Jan 29, 2016 back in 2011, joss whedon took a break between filming and editing his first blockbuster film, the avengers, to shoot a black and white adaptation of william shakespeares comedy much ado about nothing, filmed at whedons house and predominantly starring actors and friends hed previously worked with in his socalled whedonverse. A film by joss whedon whedon, joss, shakespeare, william on. Joss whedons sexy and contemporary spin on shakespeares classic comedy about the story of sparring lovers beatrice and benedick. The film stars amy acker, alexis denisof, nathan fillion, clark gregg, reed diamond, fran kranz, sean maher, and jillian morgese. Joss whedon wraps shooting on secret adaptation of much ado. Jun 14, 20 from what critics and filmgoers at numerous film festivals have said about the film, joss whedons black and white treatment of william shakespeares much ado about nothing is sure to be just. Director joss whedons decision to set the play in the present works, making it more approachable and fun. Much ado is an extremely light comedy, with only a flimsy mistakenidentitybased conflict, and this absence of a true big bad lets whedon step. Joss whedons star sean maher reveals much ado about nothing.
Much ado about nothing, directed by joss whedon the. Much ado about nothing is a delightfully spirited romp. Fran kranz, both excellent returning from abroad, complete with security detail. After a successful campaign against his rebellious brother, don john sean maher, don pedro reed diamond visits the governor of messina. Much ado about nothing 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Sep 08, 2012 toronto fresh from saving the planet with the avengers, joss whedon makes generation fanboy safe for the bard in his laughstuffed much ado about nothing. The battle of two much ado about nothing films seven. With little exception, the players assembled heremost of them veterans of the whedonversepull off that difficult balancing act with gusto. Using the original text, adapted by joss whedon, the story of sparring lovers beatrice acker and. Watch much ado about nothing online stream full movie directv.
This official book features an introduction by joss, his full screenplay, and. Lighthearted to a fault, much ado about nothings giddy energy and intimate charm. The much ado about nothing trailer appears to do a good job of capturing the spirit and zesty approach of whedon s exercise. Much ado about nothing 2012 directed by joss whedon. It was released on alexis denisof, amy acker, fran kranz. A modern retelling of shakespeares classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words. Joss whedon wraps shooting on secret adaptation of much. Much ado about nothing, which opens in theaters today, is technically his third film, but it is in some ways our first opportunity to truly judge whedon s abilities as a director of cinema.
This week we discuss joss whedon s take on shakespears play, much ado about nothing. Whedon used his break from a movie to make another movie. So kudos to the cast of much ado about nothing, joss whedons scrappy, snappy take of one of shakespeares greatest comedies. However, this is no science fiction geek fest, its an artfully done, modernized take on the original play. Much ado about nothing trailer joss whedon, alexis. Much ado about nothing 20, directed by joss whedon. Its an adaptation that embraces both the light and the dark moments. Joss whedon written for the screen by, william shakespeare play. Similarly, the lighting and color selections from cinematographer jay hunter paper heart seem. Much ado about nothing is a 2012 black and white american romantic comedy film adapted for the screen, produced, and directed by joss whedon, from william shakespeares play of the same name. Much ado about nothing pg comedy, drama, romance movie 20 joss whedons sexy and contemporary spin on shakespeares classic comedy about the story of sparring lovers beatrice and benedick offers a sensual, tragic and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love. Whedons much ado about nothing was filmed in a mere twelve days, due to a limited budget. To create much ado about nothing, whedon established bellwether pictures. Watch much ado about nothing streaming online hulu free trial.
Especially rewarding for joss whedon fans, as the cast consists not surprisingly of actors from his various television and film projects. As ever in shakespearian comedy, disguise, plotting, and subterfuge drive much ados story towards a wedding, but not before events take a grave turn. Joss whedon explains why there wont be more firefly, his love for tragedy, and more see all much ado about nothing news. A film by joss whedon isnt groundbreaking, but fans of either personality on display will definitely find something worth holding onto. It was released in north american theaters on june 7, 20, but was originally shown at the 2012 toronto international film festival. Back in 2011, joss whedon took a break between filming and editing his first blockbuster film, the avengers, to shoot a black and white adaptation of william shakespeares comedy much ado about nothing, filmed at whedons house and predominantly starring actors and friends hed previously worked with in his socalled whedonverse. Much ado about nothing, a modern version of shakespeares classic comedy adapted and directed by joss whedon marvels upcoming the avengers, dr. Joss whedons much ado about nothing isnt much of anything. A loose, freewheeling approach by joss whedon and the actors lends a unique vibe to the proceedings. Joss whedons much ado about nothing, in theaters now, is a modern, lively, sexy take on the comedy by william shakespeare. Jun 07, 20 joss whedons adaptation of much ado about nothing perhaps the liveliest and most purely delightful movie i have seen so far this year draws out the essential screwball nature of.
Much ado about nothing, which opens in theaters today, is technically his third film, but it is in some ways our first opportunity to truly judge whedons abilities as a director of cinema. Much ado about nothing trailer 20 joss whedon movie hd much ado about nothing is a 2012 american independent film directed, produced, and written by joss whedon, based on william shakespeare. Toronto fresh from saving the planet with the avengers, joss whedon makes generation fanboy safe for the bard in his laughstuffed much ado about nothing. To make much ado allamerican can also be to make it multiracial. Shakespeares classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in joss whedons film, much ado about nothing. Mar 07, 20 much ado about nothing anatomy of a scene w director joss whedon the new york times duration. An adaptation of shakespeares play, much ado about nothing, set in a modern day high. Lighthearted to a fault, much ado about nothings giddy energy and intimate.
The site provided scant details until a press release was issued monday, confirming the movie was a modern take on much ado about nothing and features a slew of frequent whedon collaborators. He filmed it in blackandwhite on digital video over a period of 12 days at his residence in santa monica, california. Much ado about nothing, directed by joss whedon the new. Much ado about nothing is a 2012 black and white american romantic comedy film adapted for the screen, produced, and directed by joss whedon, from william shakespeare s play of the same name. Much ado about nothing joss whedons shakespeare adaptation succeeds by not taking itself too seriously, but shyamalans scifi flick is far too selfimportant to. Joss whedons adaptation of william shakespeares highly acclaimed much ado about nothing is a charming and clever film which succeeds in transferring shakespeares delicate sense of humor and his elaborate use of language to portray the mankinds various and sometimes paradoxical feelings to the big screen. Joss whedons much ado about nothing is just about the sloppiest shakespeare ever put on the screen, but it may also be the most exhilarating a profound, crowdpleasing trifle that.
The three most prominent was the casting choices, language of the films, and which re. Much ado about nothing official trailer hd joss whedon. Much ado about nothing is a 2012 black and white american romantic comedy film adapted for the screen, produced, and directed by joss whedon, from. Heres the official trailer for joss whedons indie much ado about nothing that hell be presenting saturday at sxsw. Joss whedons adaptation of much ado about nothing perhaps the liveliest and most purely delightful movie i have seen so far this year. I loved much ado about nothing before joss made this movie. Joss whedons californiaset much ado, filmed in black and white over 12 days, is a charming and witty triumph philip french sat 15 jun 20 19. The result, released the next year in 2012, was an absolute. With him are benedick alexis denisof and claudio fran kranz. Jun 03, 20 in shakespeares day, nothing was a double entendre, and a sexual one at that. Alexis denisof and amy acker provide fabulous performances as the leads. Much ado about nothing is one of the best films of the year. Jun 07, 20 to make much ado allamerican can also be to make it multiracial.
Much ado about nothing 2016 tvma 1h 35m latin american movies carefree college student vicente ends up in a desperate fight for freedom when a wellconnected friend falsely accuses him of. While there, claudio falls for the governors daughter, hero jillian morgese, while benedick engages in a war of words with beatrice amy acker, the governors niece. In the film adaptations of shakespeares much ado about nothing the first directed by kenneth branagh in 1993, and the second directed by joss whedon in 2012, there are many similarities and differences. Jun 06, 20 much ado about nothing soundtrack from 20, composed by joss whedon.
Joss whedon has a mysterious new musical in the works watch. Perhaps branagh, who also directed a marvel movie thor, should have dropped by chez whedon with a few hints for the director and his company. Joss whedons californiaset much ado, filmed in black and white over 12 days. The much ado about nothing cast on meeting joss whedon duration. In fact the woman is beatrice, the man is benedick, and this wordless prelude provides interpolated backstory for joss whedons adaptation of much ado about nothing. Joss whedon firmly places much ado about nothing in the screwball tradition. This film is basically joss whedon and his friends having fun. Much ado about nothing trailer 20 joss whedon movie. Much ado about nothing 2012 the night watch scene 6. So when the bard titled his comedy much ado about nothing, the man was joking about sex. Jun 30, 20 joss whedons much ado about nothing, in theaters now, is a modern, lively, sexy take on the comedy by william shakespeare. Smarter movies, and why the whole country needs anger translators sxsw 2017. A comparison between the movie versions of much ado about. The invention of a prior hookup for the coupletoo wise to woo peaceablywho will spend much of the rest of the play engaged in a merry war balancing attraction.
Much ado about nothing is a comedy, drama, romance film directed and written by 14 june 20 uk. Watch much ado about nothing online stream full movie. The movie swings along, with a grace denied to some of whedons. Jun 15, 20 joss whedon s californiaset much ado, filmed in black and white over 12 days, is a charming and witty triumph philip french sat 15 jun 20 19. I bought all 3 firefly visual companions, the serenity companion, i even bought the cabin in the woods official visual companion. He also wrote and directed the movie serenity, and, more recently. The sexiness moves front and center in joss whedons black and. For whedonites its a journey behind the scenes of a quiet classic, for shakespearians here is yet another way in which the immortals work remains so. The much ado about nothing trailer appears to do a good job of capturing the spirit and zesty approach of whedons exercise.
Shot in just 12 days and using the original text, the story of sparring lovers beatrice. Released by bellwether records in 20 containing music from much ado about nothing 20. Sigh no more, joss whedon fans, sigh no more because the trailer for his much ado about nothing is finally here. Whedon takes full advantage of every corner of his property, fashioning evocative shots from unusual angles through wavy glass doors. The feints, schemes, deceptions and setbacks that inevitably lead to love make for a divertingly merry war in much ado about nothing, joss whedons larky.
And noting was a sexual innuendo, not to mention a pun on nothing. Joss whedons star sean maher reveals much ado about. Joss whedons adaptation of much ado about nothing perhaps the liveliest and most purely delightful movie i have seen so far this year draws out the essential screwball nature of. Joss whedons film adaptation of much ado about nothing is an enchanting modern take on the 16thcentury romance and a nearly perfect movie. Branagh, after all, cast denzel washington as don pedro. In the first part you get a very long joss whedon interview and full script of the movie. Much ado about nothing 20, directed by joss whedon film.
The film stars amy acker, alexis denisof, nathan fillion, clark gregg, reed diamond, fran kranz, sean maher, and jillian morgese to create the film, director whedon established the production studio. Chocked full of performers from whedons previous films, such as alexis denisof, amy acker, clark gregg, and nathan fillion, there are certainly a lot of likable actors to draw nonshakespearean audiences. Joss whedon shoots the bards play like an episode of desperate housewives in the. Joss whedon shoots the bards play like an episode of desperate housewives in the first great contemporary shakespeare since baz.
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