Love's Labour's Lost

"A new spin on the old song and dance."

Mar 31 2000 PG 1h 33m
Comedy, Musical, Romance

The King of Navarre and his three companions swear a very public oath to study together and to renounce women for three years. Their honour is immediately put to the test by the arrival of the Princess of France and her three lovely companions. It's love at first sight for all concerned followed by the men's hopeless efforts to disguise their feelings.

Plot

An update of the classic Shakespeare story, director Kenneth Branagh shot the film like a classic 1930s musical. It tells the story of four best friends who swear off love.

Written by

William Shakespeare, Kenneth Branagh

Directed by

Kenneth Branagh

Production Countries

United Kingdom, France, United States of America

Production Companies

Arts Council of England, Shakespeare Film Company, Pathé Pictures International, Intermedia Films, StudioCanal, Miramax

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
5,101
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
35
Popularity
NA