Much Ado About Nothing

Cliffs Notes

Cliffs Notes, 1999, Paperback

Product Description

One of Shakespeare's romantic comedies, this play is set in the seaport town of Messina, in Sicily. The drama concerns "the battle of the sexes" and focuses on the barbed wits and intrigues that two sets of lovers and their friends and family create. Brimming with wit and antagonism, the play has amused and provoked audiences for centuries.

Product Details

Title: Much Ado About Nothing (Cliffs Notes)
Sales Rank: 138159 in Books
Author: Richard O. Peterson
Publisher: Cliffs Notes, 2 edition, 1999-12-15, Paperback, 100 pages, ISBN: 0764585053
Package Dimensions: 7.87 x 5.04 x 0.24 inches, 0.18 pounds

Customer Reviews

Shakespeare done to perfection: This adaptation of the classic is perfectly understandable, humorous, beautiful and a joy to behold. Even those who are bored or daunted by Shakespeare's work will enjoy this bountiful, star studded film.… More reviews

Love of Language: I think this adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing," I think is one of Shakespeare's best comedies, is a great film. It can function as a sort of introductory bit of Shakespeare, because this play mostly consists of characters exchanging witty banter, and the actors (Keanu Reeves very much aside) brought such life to the already hilarious words. From the straight forward interpretations of Beatrice… More reviews

DVD Much Ado About Nothing: This is an excellent Hollywood presentation of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing. Emma Thompson is an excellent actress. I would definitely be careful not to show it to children or young teens as there is a fairly explicit sexual scene in it unless you totally fast forward that scene. More reviews

Great Movie: A great movie to watch. It's kind of shallow in the plot, but very witty and comical. The acting is excellent, and it's definitely worthy of imagination of Shakespeare himself... as if these people were watched while he penned this play.
For those worried about being able to follow the archaic language, don't worry. The movie has subtitle options and… More reviews

Great!: Wonderful movie! Now to find the Flying Karamazov Brothers' rendition of the Merchant of Venice.… More reviews