Casanova
Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Year: 2005
Stars: Heath Ledger, Siena Miller, Omid Djalili, Oliver Platt, Charlie Cox, Natalie Dormer
I wasn't really knowing what to expect from this. I had read reviews when it was originally released at the cinema, none of which had been particularly complimentary. They hadn't really put me off seeing the film though, as none of them had really said what kind of film it was. I was none the wiser than I would have been from just the title - I knew it was about Casanova.
Turns out, the critics were wrong with this one. The film had clear elements of a farce, and was quite enjoyable for it. As long as you weren't expecting anything serious, the film was a good-humoured, well, romp. It was fun to watch and kept me happily engaged for 2 hours. In fairness, you don't need really need to know much more except that it is about Casanova - to say anymore might give the game away a little. Certainly a film where the less you go in knowing, or expecting, the more you will probably get out of it. Of course, it will probably help if you like Heath Ledger too - he's in this a lot!
Rating: 4 out of 5
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