The best word to describe Johnny Depp in this movie is "ferocious." His performance is monstrous and altogether brilliant, and it's essentially all there is to this movie, but the film is undone somewhat by the first-time director's obvious clumsiness.
This review of The Libertine (2004) was written by Sam T on 15 May 2008.
The Libertine has generally received mixed reviews.
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