Of course, every bio-pic has some inconsistencies, and there's no denying that Casanova does have quite a number. However, to document someones life, especially someone such as Casanova, is always difficult. Russel T. Davies has done a superb job in bringing this character to life and choosing only selections of the full story. The storyline is funny, sweet, and sad... but with an extra kick that keeps the audience entertained throughout. There was a complaint in another comment, stating that Russel T. has issues with writing about homosexual relationships, but I would like to draw your attention to Torchwood, a series in which there are quite a few homosexual elements in, which proves any of these claims, that he is in some way against showing homosexual relations on TV, are completely incorrect. The acting is fantastic, with some of Daivd Tennants reactions and movements cracking you up before he even has to say his line.
Before concluding this, I feel the need to state that I have only watched this Casanova TV mini-series and the recent Casanova movie and to compare the two on their accuracies (although the movie did not boast itself as a bio-pic) that this version far surpasses as the accurate account. Clearly some out there feel that they have seen better versions of Casanova films/series however, any Casanova film will be judged as a biography, regardless of what the director says or not. I enjoyed the recent Casanova film, but the mini-series blew me away, and to say that I merely enjoyed this version of Casanova would be a crime. Russel T. Davies is proving himself to be a brilliant script writer and works brilliantly with David Tennant, whether in Casanova or Doctor Who.
Before concluding this, I feel the need to state that I have only watched this Casanova TV mini-series and the recent Casanova movie and to compare the two on their accuracies (although the movie did not boast itself as a bio-pic) that this version far surpasses as the accurate account. Clearly some out there feel that they have seen better versions of Casanova films/series however, any Casanova film will be judged as a biography, regardless of what the director says or not. I enjoyed the recent Casanova film, but the mini-series blew me away, and to say that I merely enjoyed this version of Casanova would be a crime. Russel T. Davies is proving himself to be a brilliant script writer and works brilliantly with David Tennant, whether in Casanova or Doctor Who.