Much Ado About Nothing

"Laugh-stuffed (...) more than most adaptations, this is a film true to Shakespeare's practice of employing all means at hand to keep the crowd entertained" 

"'Much Ado' makes the leap to the screen in perfect focus" 

"From its very first scenes, Mr. Whedon’s film crackles with a busy, slightly wayward energy that recalls the classic romantic sparring of the studio era" 

"'Much Ado About Nothing' is an absolute delight, as merry as the day is long" 

"Joss Whedon's fresh and cheeky adaptation of 'Much Ado About Nothing' is a minor miracle - the first filmed Shakespeare comedy in decades that's actually funny (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)" 

"Finally! A romantic comedy that works. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)" 

"Whedon, without skimping on the tale's tragic undercurrents, has crafted an irresistible blend of mirth and malice. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)" 

"Whedon's key coup is in simply directing a very good version of the play. He's got a keen ear for comedy, a no-nonsense approach to ditching the gags that don't work, a deft hand for slapstick and an eagerness to use it (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"