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Much Ado About Nothing | 1993 | PG-13 | - 4.3.3
Kenneth Branagh does Shakespeare again: this time it's a bawdy comedy where love and lust are the subjects and deceit fuels the plot. Branagh also stars, with Emma Thompson, Denzel Washington, Michael Keaton and Keanu Reeves as the cast.
SEX/NUDITY 4 - In one scene where men and women are bathing, we see a lot of naked back sides. Many sexual innuendos and one sex scene on a balcony, but the participants are clothed.
VIOLENCE/GORE 3 - There is one character, Dogberry, who pokes his sidekick's eyes and punches him repeatedly. Also prisoners are seen with blood coming from their mouths. Some pushing and shoving and throwing things around, but no punching.
LANGUAGE 3 - Some cussing and a few insults.
DISCUSSION TOPICS - Sexual deceit, lying, jealousy, murder.
MESSAGE - Deceit is a double-edged sword. It may work out for the better or it may do irreparable harm. Love conquers all.
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