A Greek To Do <Tab/>In Kenneth Branagh's film adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, scenery, costume, casting and music come together to create a film with a distinct aura of Greek myth. <Tab/>Much Ado About Nothing is set in Tuscany, Italy. The set is designed to be both isolated and above everything else. The rolling hills provide a gorgeous backdrop for the play with …showed first 75 words of 734 total…

…showed last 75 words of 734 total…written the song "Orpheus With His Lute," which may have been a hint to Branagh, or whoever was in charge of music that the lute might be a good choice for instrument. The singing is good but not terrific, and therefore credible. <Tab/>The set, casting, music and costuming all greatly attributed to the Much Ado About Nothing viewing experience, an experience containing echoes of Greek mythology in almost every aspect.