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John Malkovich, Johnny Depp, Johnny Vegas, Julia Hickman, Richard Coyle
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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Id: 10893097
Could 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)
The 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)
"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)
"The entire piece has been devised with the French in mind. In France, fornication in the streets with total strangers is compulsory."...( read more)
The Libertine is a criminally underrated drama set during the 17th century. The film tells the fascinating latter life
Johnny Depp did a tremendous job along with John Malkovich, but it wasn't a particularly strong film. The story was a bit too simplistic and tended to drag. I enjoyed the style of it, but it had very little originality to it.
This movie was awful. The story was far from coherent, and nothing flowed nicely. And Johnny Vegas in a semi-serious role? What a joke.
"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)
