Much Ado

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Much Ado

2022

1h 56m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

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Hero and Beatrice, cousins and best friends, have very different approaches to love. Beatrice, burned once, is fiercely avoiding her arrogant ex-boyfriend Benedick and has sworn off men in general. Hero, a true romantic, is deeply in love with Benedick's friend Claudio, but too shy to say it. When they get trapped in a house with the entire boys rugby team, they'll be forced to face the questions they'd been avoiding.

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Leaf Arbuthnot

Guardian

This palpably low-budget effort brings many of the problems you might expect: dodgy lighting, dispiriting costumes and a washed-out palette. But there are other issues that can’t quite be attributed to money...

Rated: 2/5

Apr 17, 2023

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Bradley Gibson

Film Threat

…the vibe is hip...

Rated: 7/10

Apr 24, 2023

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Katie Smith-Wong

Flick Feast

The Shakespeare Sisters nostalgic vision of a summery get-together brings a relaxed and almost tender setting to brew the growing tensions between the characters.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 13, 2022

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

The play's themes resonate strongly, grappling with identity and gender roles. And the tangled plot threads create a gripping structure that deepens our ability to identify with each character.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 10, 2022

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

The Shakespeare Sisters bring fresh life to Much Ado About Nothing with this engaging tale that should please Shakespeare fans young and old.

Rated: 3.5

Apr 10, 2022

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Sam Inglis

HeyUGuys

Some aspects of the play don’t adapt well to modern day, but Hillary and Anna Shakespeare’s take on the archetypal romantic comedy is fast, funny and distinctly their own.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 10, 2022

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roger p

a fresh look at a classic story. showcase of next generation of talent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/22/23

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Jim C

A wonderful modern take on the Shakespeare classic. Vibrant, fun, thoughtful, and really engaging. Loved it!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Anna-Elizabeth Shakespeare

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Hillary Shakespeare

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Emma Beth Jones

Beatrice

Jody Larcombe

Hero

James McClelland

Pedro

Luke Hunter

Claudio

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Synopsis

Hero and Beatrice, cousins and best friends, have very different approaches to love. Beatrice, burned once, is fiercely avoiding her arrogant ex-boyfriend Benedick and has sworn off men in general. Hero, a true romantic, is deeply in love with Benedick's friend Claudio, but too shy to say it. When they get trapped in a house with the entire boys rugby team, they'll be forced to face the questions they'd been avoiding.

Director: Anna-Elizabeth Shakespeare, Hillary Shakespeare
Producer: Anna-Elizabeth Shakespeare, Hillary Shakespeare
Screenwriter: Anna-Elizabeth Shakespeare, Hillary Shakespeare
Production Co: Shakespeare Sisters
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 56m

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