I was a little unsure about renting this movie at first, simply because it did not seem like the typical adventurous, fun-filled and slightly over-the-top Johnny Depp movie. I did eventually rent it and did not regret it one bit. "The Libertine" is a masterfully arranged movie that manages to capture the dirty, grimy feel intended to be associated with Rochester, the people he knows, and the places he frequents. The movie relies heavily on the characters and hence on the actors, who do a magnificent job of keeping the story on its feet. Each actors was greatly convincing in his/her role, giving each character a very 'real' feel and enhancing the movie's impact. Lighting and sets, while not particularly pretty to the eye, are fitting in every way. All in all, this movie was a great success and has managed to penetrate (no pun intended) the barrier between entertaining and interesting.
Review of The Libertine
