Casanova
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Movie Reviews of Casanova
Movie Review: "A Splendid Period Piece"
Summary: 5 Stars
Academy Award winner Heath ledger stars as Casanova, the world's most famous ladies man, in a beautifully produced film. The movie follows Casanova from his philandering days with women to the point where he meets the lady of his dreams who doen't want to have anything to do with him. With beautiful costumes, amazing scenery, and exquisite production detail, "Casanova" will satisfy the most ardent fans of historical movies. The film is in essence a romantic comedy with a bit of drama thrown in. Heath Ledger, who had just finished his amazing performance in "Brokeback Mountain playing a gay cowboy, shows his versatility as an actor in this piece. Larry King of CNN says, ""Casanova is what movies are all about. An absolute delight". The DVD is filled with informative bonuses including the featurette "Creating An Adventure- The Making of Casanova". Another detailed feature is " Dressing In Style" in which the dress designers discuss how the fabulous costumes came to be created. This is one of the more insightful bonuses as the costumes became as important a character in the film as the actors themselves. The outfights are simply breathtaking. Sit back and enjoy a marvelous film. Sound is dolby digital with 5.1 Surround Sound and french and spanish subtitles are included. The movie runs 111 minutes.Movie Review: Wonderfull in many ways
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, this is a romance. Ande a comedey. So if you like romantic comedy, or the two protagonists, you will like it. But the cinematogaphy and the costumes are beautiful, so it is also a periord piece of the most charming kind. There is sensuality and one extremely short but intense scene of the act of sex, this being Casanova, after all. And finally, the writing--The Writing--is superb. It is-----so clever and full of things that you will probably miss the first few times you see it. I say few times, because I have lost count--more than 10--of the times I have watched it, and even this morning, I am picking up a phrase here and there which matters in the story. I must admit that Heath Ledger is delightful to observe, but his assistant, "Lupo" and his guest/protege, Paprizzio, are both hysterical. In particular, the relationship between Lupo and Casanova, beginning with their first scence alone together, sets the comic tone. The many, many cases of mistaken identity would normally be tiresome, and I would generally stop watching for that reason. But this one is a charmer. You will feel good each time you watch. I HIGHLY recommend it.Movie Review: Fun,Frollick,"Fornication" and Farce: My top movie of 2004
Summary: 5 Stars
Hey? What do I know? I just have an opinion...a hunch...even when I review a movie I somehow have forgotten the whole point of why I review on Amazon; it's for fun and to better hone my skills as a writer.
Well..here goes.I thought that CASANOVA was the best film of 2004 for lots of reasons.It is a sharp,snappy piece of elegance couched in a rollicking good time of a farce,sumptuous in look,articulate in wit,edited so tightly that there is no fat to cut,the best Alexandre Desplats soundtrack ever (SYRIANA), and acting from Heath Ledger,Sienna Miller,Oliver Platt and Jeremy Irons that has the absolute correct comical timing.Directed by Lasse Halstrom and filmed on location in Venice (the year is 1753),I loved it on the big screen and the DVD is outstanding for the proper ratio to keep this film at the look it had in the theatre and for myriads of interesting extras.It is rated R, but only for sexual entendre (lots of it,naturally), but shows no skin nor has any objectional language.You cannot beat the price as it sells on Amazon under $2.00.
Hey, what do I know? This is just my silly, for fun, opinion!
Movie Review: Everyone certainly did their homework !!
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie for the first time last night on TV. Boy do i regret having missed this on a big screen !! Like all the other reviewers I totally agree this was a wonderful movie. The sets, costumes, scenery ( the real and simulated Venice was stunning) were amazing. It's all wonderfully lush and full of colors. On Blueray, this movie will knock your socks off. But what really shows that the film makers knew their stuff was the use of period music. Not the typical Hans Zimmer 'helicopter chase scene' music ( regardless the subject of the film) but Vivaldi, Handel, Rameau, etc. THIS was the music of the time and the way in which the right piece was synch'd with the right scene shows that the director knew what he was doing. The entire effect is a visual and audio extravaganza that makes you want to
a) hop a plane to Venice.
b) buy the soundtrack.
c) buy the movie.
d) watch it often.
Five stars easily.
Movie Review: Stunning, Sexy, and Fun!
Summary: 5 Stars
What a fun romantic flick about the infamous womanizer, Giacomo Casanova. Gorgeous settings, exquisite costumes, and lively music bring this wonderfully delightful story to life--not to mention the stellar cast! Heath Ledger stars, of course, with Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Oliver Platt, Lena Olin, and I have to include Omid Djalili (a great comedian actor!). I'm not a big Heath Ledger fan, but I really like him in this movie--he definitely portrays the womanizer role very well. I guess "Casanova" is considered to be a 'chick flick,' but guys can get a real kick out of this movie, too. (Believe me. In the movie theater that I went to, the guys were bursting with laughter just as much as the girls were). As stated in the movie poster, this is: "A partially true story about lies told, virtue lost, and love found." I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for some great, light-hearted entertainment. Expect plenty of laughs!! Enjoy!