is this any good

one of my favorites of all time. I loved the scene wherein Denzel proposes sort of to Emma. and the scenes where Kenneth throws down with that stupid dude Hero was supposed to marry. I thought Kate and her bf were really lame but adored Denzel, Emma, Kenneth, Keaton.Keanu was miscast, in my mind.

Yes, this film is worth seeing. It's lighthearted, hurtful, and funny packaged nicely.

but reeves sucks. but denzel is awesome.

If you're still trying to decide if it's worth seeing 11+ years later, yes it is.


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It's a mess, ain't it, sheriff?
If it ain't, it'll do til the mess gets here.

It's a great adaptation of Shakespeare, very funny, and the music is marvelous. I only quibble with the casting of Keanu, Denzel, & Keaton.

I enjoyed it a lot, it's not a classic or Branagh's greatest Shakespeare adaption. But the stunning location in Tuscany, Italy and with Great performances and Emma Thompson at her hottest in this. Denzel Washington is probably the stand out, really shows what a great actor he is. Branagh and Thompson play off each other very well (not surprising as they were married at the time). Keaton delivers a great comedic performance.

Great support from the likes of Brian Blessed, Richard Briers and Imelda Staunton (who I feel is wasted in her role considering how awesome she is) and Emma Thompson's mum Phyllida Law is in it playing her character's mother. I know Keanu Reeves get's a ton of crap for his acting, but I didn't think he let the side down and to be fair isn't in it a lot (I be surprised if it wasn't more then 10 minutes in it). Katie Beckinsale isn't given much to do but stand around and look Beautiful, which she does. Robert Sean Leonard (Dead Poets Society) I thought was very good.

Overall a pleasant enough film, with a great Denzel performance and Emma Thompson just been great and cute.

I'm not a fan. I really like Branagh's Hamlet, quite like his Henry V but did not enjoy this. The colour scheme is unappealing, most of the cast are uncomfortable in their roles (exceptions: the excellent Denzel Washington and, especially, Richard Briers) - and I do wish he wouldn't always cast himself. Branagh is a talented director and he is excellent on stage, but I have never found him an appealing of charismatic actor on screen. Hamlet was so sumptuous, the rest of the cast so exquisite that it got away with it... here, not so much.