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Much Ado About Nothing (2012) Movie vs Book
Film · 2012 · Directed by Joss Whedon · Starring Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion
Much Ado About Nothing (2012) Movie: Cast and Details
Shakespeare's comedy of love and trickery, filmed in a modern house in black and white.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Very close to the bookIt keeps Shakespeare's dialogue while setting the story in modern dress.
Read or watch first?
Read the play for the language. The film shows it in a new setting.
What the book gives you
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
A fast, funny play that is easy to enjoy on the stage. An edition with notes helps with the older language.
Who will like it: Readers who want an approachable Shakespeare comedy.