The Libertine . . .

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Somebody please tell me what to think of this. Depp was terrific. Malkovich was terrific. Everybody was really good. But, what did I see? Dark, morose, moody, pointless . . . well, nearly pointless. A sour and cynical English noble rakes around London, addicted to playhouses, whores, and the grape. He epitmoizes Malkovich's Restoration and stays out of his favor as much as in. When the King asks Depp for his biggest favor, he . . .
I realized that Depp has NEVER played a straight role in his career that I've seen. He is the ultimate character actor and, at that, he excells. His brief opening monologue grasps your attention--what will I see? The dialogue is often lofty but contemporary in its own way. It is filmed in a dark, almost sepia that sets the tone for Depp's performance and his dissapated life-style.
This film is not for everybody. I'm not so sure it was for me. Four people did walk out within the first twenty minutes--but what the hell, this is the Bible Belt.

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Topic - The Libertine . . . - mr grits 18:17:48 03/12/06 (3)

The problem for me was.... - Harmonia 19:36:22 03/14/06 (1)

It was somewhat of a wrist slasher being a mirthless testament to a Brit semi-Sade . . . - mr grits 21:01:25 03/14/06 (0)

belt up!!... - dave c 16:39:23 03/13/06 (0)

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