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Much Ado About Something (2002): Ratings & Plot

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Much Ado About Something is a 2002 documentary directed by Michael Rubbo. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
82%
Metascore
66
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Much Ado About Something (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Michael Rubbo
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Much Ado About Something About?

The premise of Much Ado About Something without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Examining the longstanding debate around Shakespeare's authorship, this documentary explores the compelling theory that Christopher Marlowe, his contemporary, may have secretly contributed to some of the Bard’s most famous plays. Featuring insights from experts and actors, the film investigates the circumstances surrounding Marlowe’s death and considers the possibility of a collaborative effort, prompting questions about artistic creation and the challenges of definitively establishing literary origins.

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Crew

The Director of Much Ado About Something

Directed by Michael Rubbo.

From the director

More from Michael Rubbo

More films directed by Michael Rubbo: The Return of Tommy Tricker, Vincent and me, Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller and The Peanut Butter Solution.

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Ratings

Much Ado About Something Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Much Ado About Something 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.

Plot

Much Ado About Something Plot Summary

What happens in Much Ado About Something from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the vibrant town of Springfield, the community gathers to celebrate its legendary founding father, Jebediah Springfield, with an extravagant parade featuring a newly unveiled statue. However, the statue receives a wave of negative feedback from the townsfolk. Amid the jubilant celebrations, Bart Simpson (Nancy Cartwright) takes a stand against the status quo by activating a fire engine’s water cannon, which drenches Chief Wiggum (Hank Azaria). This act sets off a chaotic battle between the Springfield Police Department and the local volunteer fire department. The pandemonium escalates when a SWAT tank spirals out of control, inflicting damage on the Kwik-E-Mart, causing injuries to both Apu Nahasapeemapetilon (Hank Azaria) and Sanjay (Manish Dayal).

Full summary

The whole story of Much Ado About Something, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Much Ado About Something?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What event is being celebrated in Springfield?

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FAQ

Much Ado About Something FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Much Ado About Something, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Much Ado About Something?

Much Ado About Something runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was Much Ado About Something released?

Much Ado About Something was released on February 13, 2002.

Who directed Much Ado About Something?

Much Ado About Something was directed by Michael Rubbo.

More films by Michael Rubbo

How is Much Ado About Something rated?

Much Ado About Something has 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.

Does Much Ado About Something have a post-credit scene?

No. Much Ado About Something has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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