To truly enjoy this movie, read the Shakespearean play before you go to the movie. In Joss Whedon's modern take on the Shakespearean comedy, Claudio's love for the beautiful Hero makes him a target of his friend Benedick's mockery. But as Benedick trades barbs with Hero's cousin Beatrice, he may just be falling in love. The film is in black and white but that should not deter you. It was filmed in the director's home in two weeks, which is amazing since it is so well done. The characters speak the Elizabethan dialect so it takes at least a half hour to adjust to it. The character's costumes look right out of the 50's or 60's. Men are in suits and ties. Women are in very feminine and fussy print dresses. Overall it is very clever and did I say well done and funny. I give it an 8. Stars Amy Acker, Nathen Fillion and Fran Kranz.
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