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Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
Magnificent!
This film was one of the first Shakespeare pieces I ever saw, and I'm glad it was because it inspired me to watch, and see more. I have recently studied Much Ado About Nothing, and I cannot see any major plot points which Branagh has missed that are needed at all. I believe the cast did brilliantly, especially Michaela Keaton in the role of Dogberry, and Ben Elton as Verges. They made me laugh every time they were on the screen, though Dogberry was quite confusing at first I admit! The character of Borachio was represented exactly how I would have imagined, including the rather English accent. The best casting though, I have to say, is Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh as Beatrice and Benedick. their scenes were acted excellently and the "merry war" amusing every time.
Animal Farm (1999)
A good film, not for Orwell fans
Despite being an enjoyable film in itself, the movie of "Animal Farm" cannot compare to the book by George Orwell, whose satirical comments and pessimistic yet brilliant description brings together a wonderful story with a funny novel and a true fact of life. The film however loses Orwell's bleak descriptions are lost and replaced with pathetic fallacies, and instead of the humour of his hilariously true satire, humorously fake animal characters to make us laugh- which does not work too well. One of the main problems with the film is that the character Clover is not represented in any way. Thus, the more feminine side of the book is cut down- not completely gone- but still ruined. And, for anyone who has read the book, the ending is completely changed. However I cannot fault the film as a film rather than a representation of the book. We are brought down to the animals level by well-placed cameras, the moods of scenes are well represented by "pathetic fallacies" and the computer-animated characters are well done. Some scenes are gruesome and graphic, but the effect is well kept throughout.