Entertainment Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, July 10,1993 — Page 15 ROM a 7 72 Main St: N Georgeto “Moore Park — PIZZERIA There is By Patrick Freestone Much Ado About Nothing is filmmaker Kenneth Branagh’s eagerly-anticipated second venture into the works of William Shakespeare. The result is a lush, bawdy, sensu- al film that jumps off the screen. Much sates About Nothing is masterpiece Producer, iector, writer and actor Kenneth Branagh presents Shakespeare the-way he was meant to, presented with passion and vibrance and not as homework in a class- room. Much Ado About Nothing is simply the story of two courtships. Branagh and real- life wife, Emma Thompson, portray Benedick and Beatrice, a couple who mask their true feelings behind wisecracks and witticisms. The parallel love story is between Claudio (Robert Sean Leonard) and Hero (Kate Beckinsale). Their love consists of soft looks and flowery words. Throw in a ees coe | the oper- | ation of the Day Camp pro- grams as well as details -about how you can Support | this year’s Environmentally Friendly for Green” theme by iain good used toys in our Toy Drive or supplying great recycled “stuff” for use in the craft and drama o . Staff are eagerly awaiting the opening day of the five Activity Centres throughout Acton and Georgetown. If you have a child between the ages of 3 years and 16 years who is looking forward to a fun- filled summer, be sure to | register them in one of these camps. a great deal to “Much Ado” Movie Review |; minor point. Special mention must be well-meaning * noble Don Pedro (Denzel Washington) made of cinematographer Roger Lander, whose use of and a bastard brother, Don John (Keanu Reeves) and pastel tones gives a rich and unforgettable look to the film. __you’ll see why love’s road is anything but smooth. In a 1991 interview, Branagh said “I don’t see myself as a filmmaker. I feel For much of his adult life, like a bit of an impostor in the Branagh has traveled the world with his own Theatre Company performing the role”. With the release of Much Ado About Nothing, works of Shakespeare. Branagh knows that the great- there is no doubt Kenneth Branagh is well on the way to becoming one of the leading ness of Shakespeare comes from his-words. Therefore, Branagh directs with a pas- filmmakers of our generation. sive camera. There are-no ee ee BETMEW_S threaten to overwhelm the BACKYARD CAEE dialogue. Instead, with soft LLBO and heroic. Thompson is equal to the task. Her Beatrice is outspoken and witty, as well as sincere. These fine performances allow the film to bounce between comedy and drama effortlessly. The obvious brilliance of both Branagh and Thompson point to the film’s only flaw. So’ comfortable with the material are these two, they make the American actors “THE HOME RUN CHAMP OF FAMILY FUN: “The hilarious story of a 12-year-old who catapults the Chicago Cubs into the World Series. 'R ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ hits a homer 10” and lingering movement, the PRI ME RI B camera drinks in every deli- cious word spoken. Branagh and Thompson are ae’ Saturday superb in the film’s ‘most piv- otal roles. Branagh creates a Benedick who is at times gullible, sarcastic, romantic ECL Limousine Service For Your Wedding Day ‘We Specialize in Weddings. Gi sine ‘Tinted windows and. haired for with bar facilities and T: We willprovide champagne and glasses. | f° « Compe weding package elie 455- 4112 pe a 877-1674. be 5 Georgetown Globe Productions presents... o- i GEORGETOWN CINEVIAS 235 Guelph Street 873-1! “gga NOHTLY 7 & $20 8M. (5G) es ain] ROOKE ¢ OF SNOW WHITE AND ‘THE 7 DWARFS SLEEPLESS INSEATTLE NIGHTLY 7:30 & 9:30 P.M. Music and. apis by STR STEPHEN SONDHEIM Book by VWs Originally directed on sgn ieee Lapine Iuly 27,28,29,30 & 31 ...... 8:00 P.M. August 1 . +-.2:00 P.M. at the John Eliott Theatre ‘Tickets: $12.00 Available at Church Street, Georgetown. cut benage Casas 170 Guelph Street, Georgetown Pe, deat . © MARKHAM LIGHT 0) OPERA Tony Award-' Winning Musical Review. A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD (A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE) bus Fas be ene: & Dick Vosburgh Incing Tribute to THE GOLDEN E TRA AOF HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS ith music & Ly 's by Jerry Herman (of Hello Dolly!, Mane: La Cage, etc.) _ >>> Starring <<< Peter Roe of Georgetown Sun. July 11 7pm - 9 Church St., Ge ALL SEATS $10 TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: OXBOW BOOKS Phone: (416) 877-8861 JOHN ELLIOTT THEATRE ., Georgetown CALL TO RESERVE, OR PICK UP IN PERSON 7 James St, Fcc Gut off Main St)