GENRE: Comedy / Romance
RATING: PG for some sexuality
RUNTIME: 1 hours and 47minutes
STARRING: Alexis Denisof (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel)
Amy Acker (Angel); Fran Kranz (Dollhouse, Cabin in the Woods)
Clark Gregg (The Avengers); Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Castle)
DIRECTOR: Joss Whedon (The Avengers, Serenity)
WRITERS: Joss Whedon (Cabin in the Woods) & Shakespeare
PLOT: The bard’s classic romantic comedy keeps the original text but sets the story in the present day during a weekend party.
FIVE OBSERVATIONS:
1 I loved that we could see different actors from the Whedonverse interacting with each other. I enjoyed someone like goofy Kranz taking on such a serious role. Of course, Fillion and Tom Lenk (Buffy) steal the show as the inept cops Dogberry and Verges. Such fun!
2 The whole film was shot at Joss Whedon’s own house in only a couple of weeks. What a cool house he has! It was designed by his wife. Nicely done.
3 I appreciated that it was shot in black & white. Classy.
4 Such amazing line readings. Shakespeare is so accessible coming out of these actors’ mouths. Also some great physical comedy from Denisof and Acker, they make the bard come alive.
5 I hope that Whedon continues to do these Shakespearean side projects. I would love to see a new one every other year or something.
RECOMMENDATION: You can wait for DVD
UPCOMING REVIEWS: Monsters University
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