A good film, but very dark. Do not expect to like the lead character (and he warns you that you wont at the beginning of the film), but do expect to watch a man self destruct in an almost-sickening spiral of decadence.
This film is not for everyone.
This review of The Libertine (2004) was written by Tony K on 30 May 2008.
The Libertine has generally received mixed reviews.
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