Review of The Libertine (2004) by Brittany H — 22 Jun 2008
Rochester: "Allow me to be frank at the commencement. You will not like me. The gentlemen will be envious and the ladies will be repelled. You will not like me now and you will like me a good deal less as we go on.".
Beautifully shot, brilliantly acted, The Libertine displays the debauchery that was 17th century England. Johnny Depp, as John Wilmont, 2nd Earl of Rochester, shows (once again) why he is one of the greatest character actors of our time. Samantha Morton and Rosamund Pike are stellar as Wilmont's love interests (lover and long-suffering wife). John Malkovich as Charles II, rounds out this great cast.
This film is not for the prudish or those with what I call "virgin ears"- that is my warning to you.
This review of The Libertine (2004) was written by Brittany H on 22 Jun 2008.
The Libertine has generally received mixed reviews.
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