Johnny Depp in THE LIBERTINE...- Page 2

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 1:29am

Well, I'm not sure you can watch The Libertine over and over again as it will put you in a pretty downbeat mood for a long time.

But holy s*** I loved this film. Did anyone else see it? John Malkovich was incredible too.

I'd really like to see this onstage now.

[sabrelady]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 4:11am

The play is actually quite interesting and was done by Steppenwolf in Chicago. There was talk abouta B'way transfer but Malkovitch decided against it and he was playing the Earl then so Martha Plimpton never got the chance to be nominated for a Tony. The film freq shows it's stage roots and not in a good way. Still, some wonderful monologues, for Depp & Malkovich which was, I suppose the whole purpose of the venture.

Yes the Earl's speech to Parliment is wonderful!
Updated On: 3/12/06 at 04:11 AM

[DG]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 4:20am

I honestly don't think I've ever heard anyone say bad things about EDWARD SISSORHANDS - that's a first. Personally, I love it.

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 11:49am

Wow. I'd like to see Malkovich as the Earl. What was he like? Was Johnny Depp's performance any similar to Malkovich's?

[Luscious]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 4:47pm

Any opinions as to who should be cast opposite Depp in the movie version of Sweeney Todd?

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 5:21pm

Wow...The Libertine didn't even crack the top 10. That's just sad considering what's number one...

http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/boxoffice/;_ylt=AgktPdyRcwHrS_6pHmsKdfpfVXcA

[Luscious]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 5:24pm

Personally, I'd like to see it go to Cyndi Lauper.

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 5:26pm

Is the Sweeney movie even happening? Or is that just a rumor...

Personally, I'd rather see Depp continue to do bizarre art films like THE LIBERTINE

[Luscious]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 5:27pm

From what I hear, Sweeney Todd is definitely a go with Depp to star and Burton to direct.

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 5:30pm

I thought Burton was working on a Robert Ripley biopic...?

Can Depp even sing?

[Luscious]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 5:33pm

You know who else I can see playing opposite Depp? Helena Bonham Carter. Don't know if she can sing though. I'm convinced Depp can do anything.

Updated On: 3/12/06 at 05:33 PM

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 5:53pm

Oh and speaking of which, Michael Nyman's score for THE LIBERTINE is incredible!!!!


Helena Bonham Carter can sing.

[LionessInWinter]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 10:35pm

I saw it last fall and while I found the opening monologue and Johnny's scenes with Samantha Morton very compelling, I thought it would never end in the last 20 mins. I think at one point there was a fade or cut to black and the whole audience started rustling thinking it was over and it just kept going another 10 mins or so. I think we all wanted it to end finally.

I found it more intriguing in the first hour, but then started going downhill with occasional piques of interest.
Hated the cinematography, too.

[sabrelady]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 10:41pm

Like I said- thru a glass darkly. It's almost like they tried to use real period lighting for the shots.

[LionessInWinter]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 11:42pm

Yes! I asked the friend I brought if the director was trying to emulate Kubrick and Barry Lyndon.

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 3/13/06 at 12:42am

Yes that's how I felt too. But I, personally, loved the cinematog. Very atmospheric and creepy.

I find cloudy, gray, bleak skies oddly beautiful.