John Malkovich, Johnny Depp, Johnny Vegas
The film follows the second Earl of Rochester's adventures in London, from his passionate romance with a young actress, Elizabeth Barry, to the writing of a scurrilous play which blisteringly and bawd...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 4, 2006
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June 12, 2008Could have been more, what with the acting talent of John Malkovich and Johnny Depp. Thing is, 'The Libertine' tries too hard to be controversial, even though what is seen is everyday docudrama material. Like handing out dildos to your audience or getting a blowjob on stage? It m...( read more)
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June 7, 2008The life of John Wilmot took a hugely wrong turn, and this movie followed it to the letter. Despite his assurances to the contrary (or perhaps because of them) I found Rochester's character very endearing, as Johnny Depp cannot help but make his creations. The dialogue is very wi...( read more)
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May 3, 2008"I don't mean to upset people, but I must speak my mind. For what's in my mind is far more interesting than what's outside my mind."
The Libertine is one of Johnny Depp's finest performances, and overall a simply brilliant movie. From it's more disturbing yet striking s...( read more) -
April 26, 2008"The entire piece has been devised with the French in mind. In France, fornication in the streets with total strangers is compulsory."
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The Libertine is a criminally underrated drama set during the 17th century. The film tells the fascinating latter life -
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October 28, 2009"You will not like me now and you will like me a good deal less as we go on."
Right before watching this movie I said "Johnny Depp, John Malkovich and sex, it's perfect!" And God, was I right!
I don't even know what to say about this movie, it's just awesome. Great actors, fanta...( read more) -
October 22, 2009Johnny Depp character wa a jerk! Although he did it for good moral reason!
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October 11, 2009I love most of the actors in this but I just could not watch it way to slow and pointless, Sorry!
Critic Reviews
March 10, 2006
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
March 10, 2006
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Stinkers this rapturously self-assured don't come along often, and when they do, they deserve to be honored with the proper giggling disbelief. full review
March 9, 2006
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
It is Depp, as the debauched and decaying Restoration rake, who holds the camera. It's a strong, sturdy performance, but one that asks more of the audience than it might be possible to give. full review
March 9, 2006
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
You will not like the Second Earl of Rochester. But you will not be able to take your eyes from him. Having made his bed, he does not hesitate to sleep in it. full review
November 28, 2005
Kyle Smith, New York Post
This film isn't pretty, but it has some kick: It is to Shakespeare in Love what wild pheasant is to Chicken McNuggets. full review
November 21, 2005
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker
The second half, especially, grows dour and maundering, and by the end the movie seems to flail in desperation, more like a work in progress than like a finished piece. full review
November 14, 2005
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Depp is a raunchy wonder, especially in a time-capsule-worthy opening monologue. full review
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August 10, 2008A dark movie, but a good one!
Take care all,
William
Zzzzzoooommmmmm!
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March 19, 2008IF YOU NEVER SEEN IT YOU SHOULD . MADE ME WARE GLASSES LOL HE WAS SO HANDSOME.IN IT BUT ITS NOT FOR EVERONE EACH TO HIS OWEN I SAY. FOR ME THE LIBERTINE WAS HOT.AND SAD.AND I TAPED IT.
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October 1, 2007I found it quite provacative. A little slow moving, but shows a man in torment of soul and spirt, not having any real love in his life, finding other ways to fill the void, and hurting anything that got too close to him 1st, before it can hurt him. This finally made an end of himself. The STDs got the better of him, back then there were no medicines to cure, and it ate him alive.
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August 9, 2007i rlly did like it alot...
my cousin thought it was rlly boring but its probably because he dosnt understand the english language and what went on back in those days. i really liked johnnys preformance in this movie but its not because he got to have sex with many women...hahaha. but the fact that hes such a brilliant actor and he can make any character possible.
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June 20, 2007
i wanna c it rlly rlly bad but im not allowed. my mom says it too "raunchy". screw you mother!!!lol
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June 9, 2007in my opinion this was an incredibly messed up movie!!!!!!! but everyone was a good actor in it
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April 14, 2007I loved this movie! Once again Johnny has set himself in a role that no one could've played better. For those of you that thought it was slow, or boring, and even confusing, please watch again, or at least understand a bit of history on the times depicted in the film. Please don't compare Jack to Edward. That's just not right.
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February 7, 2007A few days ago I had a chance to watch this movie. I have to say it wasn't really what I thought it would be. It had a great story line although I thought Johnny Depps part could have been a little more defined in some ways. I enjoyed and found the play he wrote to be quite funny and it is to bad it had to end darn king anyways. Towards the end is where I felt the details should have been added and things abit more clearer although that is my opinon. Johnny Depp and all the actors played great parts in this film..Plus the beginning the prologue was fantasitc... If you love poetry, and dirty little plays .. you should watch this movie..
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December 12, 2006This is possibly one of Johnny Depp's finest acting performances in my opinion. The scene where he is drunk and wets himself, and then has an argument with his wife is absolutely amazing. It's a shame this film seemed to go unnoticed when it came out.
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December 10, 2006I agree! It's not the same as any other Johnny Depp performance. There are similarities (very small) between Jack and John (such as their desire to go against the rules) but Johnny plays the two differently and in context!
Also take into consideration that the movie itself is a little slow, which would explain why the character seemed boring. He was actually, i thought, the only character with any kind of adventure to him, so in contrast to the other characters, i would say that John was the most exciting!
Anyway, our opinions about the acting doesn't change the fact that the movie is excellent and very arty (no wonder it had such a small cinema release)
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