Joss Whedon's and Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing

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  1. terry78

    terry78 My name is Stefan, sweet thang

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    I never would have thought Whedon would adapt this for the screen, yet it makes sense.
     
    #1 terry78, Sep 11, 2012
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    flickchick85 Admin of Might

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    Of course, he had Shakespeare readings at his house with the casts of his shows all the time. Only makes sense they'd eventually film one as a movie.

    Reviews have been great (IndieWire being the only exception):

    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/much-ado-about-nothing-movie-review-joss-whedon-368916

    http://www.screendaily.com/reviews/...icle?blocktitle=Latest-Reviews&contentID=1479

    http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117948268?refcatid=31

    http://collider.com/much-ado-about-nothing-review/192911/

    http://www.hitfix.com/motion-captur...ng-is-light-and-funny-modern-spin-on-the-bard

    http://www.indiewire.com/article/to...omedy-with-lightweight-much-ado-about-nothing

    http://www.heyuguys.co.uk/2012/09/09/tiff-2012-much-ado-about-nothing-review/

    http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/...s-marvelously-homemade-much-ado-about-nothing

    I love pretty much the entire cast, and I see it was just purchased for distribution by Lionsgate, so I hope I don't have to wait as long to see it as I did for Cabin in the Woods, lol.
     
    #2 flickchick85, Sep 12, 2012
  3. flickchick85

    flickchick85 Admin of Might

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    I saw the trailer for this at work today. Looked great. :up:
     
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  4. Octoberist

    Octoberist point blank

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    beautiful stuff.
     
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    flickchick85 Admin of Might

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    Trailer:
     
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  6. Sawyer

    Sawyer High King

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    lol the high-minded pricks in the comment section on Deadline Hollywood are crapping all over this... I imagine that means I'll like it quite a bit. :o:up:
     
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  7. gwynplaine

    gwynplaine L'homme qui rit.

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    Just watched the trailer. Maybe not for me. Trying to be nice here:woot:
     
    #7 gwynplaine, Mar 7, 2013
  8. terry78

    terry78 My name is Stefan, sweet thang

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    It's Whedon. He has a reason for everything. I think he kind of is doing a kind of satirical version almost, hence the Shakesperian verse in American accents.
     
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    This has always been my number one most anticipated film of 2012. I'm beyond excited after seeing the trailer. :woot:

    Do I think it will be the greatest cinematic achievement of 2013? No lol. I just am really looking forward to it! Cast looks great and Whedon is a good director.
     
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  10. darkslayer101

    darkslayer101 God of Hammers

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    cast of previous Whedon films in one movie....
    I might catch thsi one
     
    #10 darkslayer101, Mar 8, 2013
  11. Poetic Chaos

    Poetic Chaos Hella fetch.

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    Angel was my favorite Whedon show so it's great to see Wes and Fred in the leads but wish he utilized Boreanaz more in his casting.
     
    #11 Poetic Chaos, Mar 8, 2013
  12. jmc

    jmc away for a while

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    Was this not the film Whedon shot in his spare time?
     
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  13. Sawyer

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    In his own home, nonetheless.
     
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    Coulson live! :D

    Just kidding, this looks good!

    While watching the trailer that's was one of the first thoughts that came to my mind as well.
     
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  15. hopefuldreamer

    hopefuldreamer Clark Kent > Superman

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    I'm really hot and cold for shakespeare adaptions. Sometimes I love them, sometimes the language really gets on my nerves and I find it a drag.

    I'm hoping this will be one of my better experiences.
     
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    I can't accept Alexis Denisof with his regular accent!!!! It doesn't make sense to me!!!!! But I will be seeing this!
     
    #16 KenK, Mar 8, 2013
  17. redhawk23

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    I just love seeing Fran Kranz in anything.
     
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  18. DarkSovereignty

    DarkSovereignty Ooga Chakka

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    This is one of my most anticipated films for the year. Can't wait.
     
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  19. Wolfwood

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    Same here. I love Shakespeare, but I usually prefer to read his works rather than watch them. I know, that's strange, but I like the way my mind interprets the works.

    Still, it's an awesome cast and the fanboy in me can't resist the call.
     
    #19 Wolfwood, Mar 8, 2013
  20. Gianakin_

    Gianakin_ SW Prequels Defender

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    Well, this looks terrible.
     
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  21. DarkSovereignty

    DarkSovereignty Ooga Chakka

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    Fixed :o
     
    #21 DarkSovereignty, Mar 11, 2013
  22. Gianakin_

    Gianakin_ SW Prequels Defender

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    You spelled terrible wrong.
     
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  23. DarkSovereignty

    DarkSovereignty Ooga Chakka

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    ::looks at user title:: oh, that explains it.
     
    #23 DarkSovereignty, Mar 11, 2013
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    Donnie Darko Forgotten Pre-New 52 Hero

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    DarkSovereignty, I have probably watched your avatar like 15 times in a row.
     
    #24 Donnie Darko, Mar 11, 2013
  25. DarkSovereignty

    DarkSovereignty Ooga Chakka

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    I wanted it etched into the surface of eternity itself.
     
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