The Libertine
post #2628 by Antje on January 8th, 2010 and last updated January 25, 2011
Overview
Year: 2004
Directed by: Laurence Dunmore
Written by :Stephen Jeffreys
Music by: Michael Nyman
Johnny Depp playing: John Wilmot,2nd. Earl of Rochester
Runtime: 114 min.
Release Date: November 25th, 2005
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Plot Summary
The story of John Wilmot (Depp), a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life’s work.</p>
John Wilmot, the Second Earl of Rochester, is the protagonist of this movie. It is played by Johnny Depp in an excellent way, and he is a poet, a writer, a person who was essentially bored and wanted to try everything on himself. He despised life, drank profusely, seduced women, condescended everyone from the King to his mother to his servant, and preferred to have his portrait done with a monkey rather than his wife. He evolves during the movie, both physically (he becomes almost unbearable to look at), and mentally, finally establishing some sort of relationships, and making us love him even more during his final speech. He captivates the audience, both in the story and in theatres.
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The Libertine Review by Claudia Depp
post #1217 by Martina on June 8th, 2008 in Reviews, The Libertine
“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 scenes to it’s powerful and unique story; I … more »
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Movie Review
post #987 by Martina on December 26th, 2007 in Reviews, The Libertine
Well, I will say right from the start that this movie may be one of Johnny?s least liked films; which may also make me less popular since it is one of my favorites. While seeing Johnny all dolled up in costume may not be something new to most of his fans, hearing him speak in … more »
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Movie Script
post #818 by Martina on November 25th, 2006 in Benny and Joon, Dead Man, Finding Neverland, From Hell, Movies, Nick of Time, Once upon a time in Mexico, The Astronaut's Wife, The Libertine
I’ ve uploaded some new scripts of the movies The Astronaut’s wife, Benny &Joon, Dead Man, Finding Neverland, From Hell, Nick of Time, Once upon a time in Mexico and The Libertine.You can find all here The transcript written by and used with the courtesey of Angela Sugden. Thanx. -Sarfania – News staffer – We … more »
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The Libertine ONLINE PETITION
post #817 by Martina on November 20th, 2006 in The Libertine
Still, the Libertine is not out for lots of countries, now at least we in Germany try to work against that. A company had plans to bring it out but they still think about it, so please help, dear Johnny Depp fans of the world, to bring the Libertine to cinema in Germany, and sign … more »
