Casanova (Masterpiece Theater)

Casanova (Masterpiece Theater)
by Sheree Folkson

Casanova (Masterpiece Theater)
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Actor: David Tennant; David Foxxe; Tamzin Griffin; Peter O'Toole; Clare Higgins; Rose Byrne; Andrew Vincent; Dervla Kirwan; John Sandilands (II); Rosanna Lavelle; Tim Scott-Walker; Zac Fox; Mark Heap; Dominic Thomas-James; Joe Cooper (VI); Gabriella Greenblatt; Laura Fraser (II); Rupert Penry-Jones; Matthew Holness; Shaun Parkes
Director: Sheree Folkson
Brand: WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 172 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-10-17
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: WGBH BOSTON

Movie Reviews of Casanova (Masterpiece Theater)

Movie Review: Good, naughty fun.
Summary: 5 Stars

The highlight of this production is Peter O'Toole. Hands down, bar none. There are the remains of a drop dead gorgeous (go see Lawrence again) man here and his story is believably supported by David Tennant; who manages the rather remarkable feat of living up to Mr. O'Toole's talent -- and looks.

Stunning script, but that's to be expected from those who loved this writer's Dr. Who -- however the wardrobe stuff and the occasional set decoration, what, malfunction? maladjustment? downright weirdness? is -- well, jarring. However, not enough to dim the emotional impact of this really fun, funny and emotionally satisfying story. Thank God the Brits made this; it's actually sexy -- as opposed to sterile or gratuitous, without being peruile about it.

Summary of Casanova (Masterpiece Theater)

Hes cool & 18th century europe is his playground. Ladies & gentlemen (but especially ladies) meet the legendary casanova! Studio: Wgbh Wholesale Release Date: 10/17/2006 Starring: David Tennant Laura Fraser Run time: 172 minutes
And now for something completely randy and ribald from Masterpiece Theatre. This re-telling of the Casanova legend is a thoroughly modern romp with rollicking escapades, a sly anachronistic tone, and wardrobe malfunctions. More, it is graced with a poignant performance by Peter O' Toole (Lawrence of Arabia, My Favorite Year) as the aged lothario. Toiling in obscurity as a count's librarian, he regales an appalled, yet intrigued, parlor maid (Rose Byrne) with the story of his eventful life. David Tennant (Doctor Who) stars as the opportunistic, charming, and indefatigable young Casanova, illegitimately born to a neglectful actress mother. He becomes a scholar and sets about reinventing himself (as lawyer, doctor, and astrologer) to gain entry into Venice's noble circles. Here, he meets the enchanting Henriette (Laura Fraser), his one true love, but who is determined to marry for money and security. The first of Casanova's two parts is the most fun. Our tireless heroes' prodigious sexual exploits are rendered more comic than carnal. From two sisters (simultaneously!), he learns the secret of seducing women: "Just listen." Nina Sosanya (Love, Actually) costars as Bellino, a castrato, who presents Casanova with a Victor/Victoria-like conundrum. Casanova cannot keep up the pace of the cheeky first half as the stakes get higher in his pursuit of the elusive Henriette. He runs afoul of her jealous and powerful fianc?, Count Grimani (Rupert Penry-Jones), setting the stage for an ultimately heartbreaking love story that will span a lifetime. Casanova is as smart, seductive, and sad as its hero. As one character tells Casanova before a Bellino performance, "You are in for a treat." --Donald Liebenson

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