The thought of
Brian Blessed in an adapted-for-film
Shakespeare tale is an exciting prospect for me, but, alas,
Blessed's character (Antonio) is merely a supporting one. To the fore (eventually) are the bickering duo of
Kenneth Branagh and
Emma Thompson as Benedick and Beatrice, respectively, both of whom liven up the material, particularly
Branagh's soliloquies, such as the one during the eavesdropping moments that give the story its best scene(s).
The playful matchmaking and wilful deceptions that skilfully upend the narrative are easy to follow, moving it along at a delightful pace. If you're a fan of
Much Ado and prefer the bard's works in a faithful setting with the original language, then you'll maybe enjoy it as much as I did.
3½ hey nonny nonnies out of 5
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