Directed by:
Lasse HallströmCinematography:
Oliver StapletonComposer:
Alexandre DesplatCast:
Heath Ledger, Jeremy Irons, Tim McInnerny, Sienna Miller, Lena Olin, Helen McCrory, Oliver Platt, Leigh Lawson, Charlie Cox, Stephen Greif, Tommy Körberg (more)VOD (2)
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For the first time in his life, the legendary Casanova is about to meet his match with an alluring Venetian beauty, Francesca, who does the one thing he never thought possible: refuse him. Through a series of clever disguises and scheming ruses, he manages to get ever closer to Francesca. However, he is playing the most dangerous game he has ever encountered--one that will risk not only his life and reputation, but his only chance at true passion. (official distributor synopsis)
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You might think that sumptuous historical adventure movies like this are a thing of the past. Hallström’s Casanova will put you straight on that. It is not flawless, for instance crucial scenes are almost ridiculous at times, while having a certain undeniable charm mainly thanks to the wonderfully captured atmosphere of Venice. Heath Ledger is surprisingly convincing in the Belmondo-type role, Sienna Miller is enchanting and when the Platt/Irons duo appears, perfection moves in.
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Lasse Hallström's Casanova is from the family of films like Svend Gade and Heinz Schall's Hamlet. While in the 1920s the creators were searching for a female version, the new Casanova has become "just" a portable reputation that can be attributed to two different men. Fortunately, this new interpretation is presented as a light comedy with gorgeous costumes, a love of Venice, and some charming ideas. In addition, the beautiful Natalie Dormer made her debut here, and now you can consume her as much as you can. Lena Olin's love for huge men is spicy in and of itself, so in this regard, it’s also not up for debate. The new Casanova will appeal to anyone who doesn't despise classics updated for each generation, such as The Three Musketeers.
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Seeing Heath Ledger in such a role is just awesome. He's full of life, he's great, he's relaxed, and you can still see what a great actor he is. Lasse Hallström is one of my favorite directors because his films always manage to gently soothe my soul, leaving me feeling content and making the world seem a bit brighter again.
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I would never have believed, but Hallström took on this unusual and joyful subject with the same bravado as Casanova took on women. A light-hearted and irresistibly playful film with a great ensemble of actors. It doesn't try to make the viewer laugh at all costs with cheap humour, but just pleasantly winks at them "Look how I don't take myself seriously at all". Fat Platt, the women in period costumes, the pleasant classical music and the atmosphere of 18th century Venice are to die for (I don't mind the weaker special effects some users here complain about). Perhaps it's just that Ledger lacks the right sparkle that the most famous seducer of women of all time should have, and wouldn't hold up compared to some of his acting predecessors.
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A historical fizzy fun drama, where the actors have a good time, the writers are quite brilliant in places and the cameraman shows us panoramas of Venice. Hallström's affectionate, almost familial style of directing is undeniable, but the second half pulls the whole thing into a kind of slightly bizarre, modern gag-riddled historical parody, dominated by Irons, Platt and the consistently horny, not yet well-known Natalie Dormer. It’s fun for one time, but don’t expect anything revelatory.
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