The Libertine
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Movie Reviews of The Libertine
Movie Review: He's Just a Poor Boy, Nobody Loves Him.
Summary: 2 Stars
There are basically only two reasons to watch this movie--which tricked several of us into thinking it would be great: Johnny Depp as the self-loathing, cynical writer John Wilmot, and Rosamund Pike as his sympathetic and long-suffering wife.
What a very sad story about a creative individual who is so miserable he is that bent on destroying himself and hurting everyone who gets too close to him. In fact, this movie is so dark and disgusting it's hard to believe the tame R rating for some of the incredibly bawdy scenes. There is no chemistry between him and the plain look-at-me-I'm-ACTING!-Samantha Morton, but I did notice one rather hilarious point: Johnny looks an awful lot like Freddie Mercury throughout the movie, including when he's dying of mixed complications due to his nasty lifestyle. Do you smell a different role here?
This film is basically empty calories, but you will come away with two things uttered from the protagonist's lips: People who hate you are jealous, stupid, or both, and, no, you will not like him.
Movie Review: Not Normally A Fan Of Period Peaces
Summary: 5 Stars
But, upon seeing this on cable more than once, Johnny Depp gives an absolutely mermerizing performance that has to be seen to be believed. I can't see any other actor out there who could do with this role what Depp did. Great writing for Depp and he delivers. This film is a true chronicle to sly debauchery and you won't find a better messenger than Johnny Depp in this role. One of those rare movies with a great beginning, middle and ending. If you are like me and might be prejudiced into thinking it isn't your cup of tea, give it a chance. The worst you will see is a performance worthy of an Oscar.Movie Review: What a surprising subject for a Hollywood film!
Summary: 5 Stars
If someone told me that Hollywood was going to make a movie about a repentant sinner who was dying a horrible, twitching death from syphilis, I would probably laugh at him. But here it is, "The Libertine", with Johnny Depp, no less! In our hedonistic times, when every vice is a "lifestyle" and sex constitutes the very meaning of life, what a mind-boggling film! Five stars for this alone!Movie Review: Hello. This is Great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a college English professor but admittedly not above thinking that Johnny Depp is awesome looking and basically the thinking woman's actor. That said, I probably have watched "The Libertine" way over 6 times now and not because of Depp. I have studied this period and happened to have completed my masters thesis on Wilmot. Wilmot was a remarkable figure in literary history. Only Johnny Depp could have pulled off this character in such a remarkably moving manner. He was able to combine the debauchery of the time and with the sensitivty of Wilmot, after he finally found love. I can only salute Johnny Depp for his perormance. This should have had an Oscar nomination at the very least.
This guy (Depp) who dropped out of school at age 15, should be a lesson to all of us. C'mon, I agree, Jack Sparrow is cute but anyone who knows anything about Wilmot, Dryden, or Shakespeare has probably been moved to the depths by Depp's portrayal of Wilmot. Although this movie is not for the faint of heart, or for those who are only fans of Depp's looks and not literary hisory, it is a real tribute to the writers of an incredibly bawdy, yet remarkable era and to Depp as the greatest actor of our time. Just think "Finding Neverland".
Movie Review: Bravo.
Summary: 5 Stars
I am in absolute awe over this film. The Libertine is pure genius. I simply cannot believe how wonderful it is. Generally, I have to watch movies in several spouts. This movie had my attention the entire time.
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The acting alone was marvelous. It was like speaking in rhyme. I could almost close my eyes and hear the orchestra playing the character's melody. I open them again to see the words floating out of a lavish Johnny Depp's mouth. It is marvelous! Johnny Depp is a fantastic actor.
I cannot believe that this is the first time I have encountered Samantha Morton. Where has she been hiding? Her performance as Lizzy Barry alone warrants a standing ovation.
Great acting. Great Film! Bravo.