Shout! FactoryThe story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.
The Libertine DVD. Taking Liberties. One of the standout features of the film is its gloomy and gritty look, but again Dunmore doesn't say too much about this except that it reflects Wilmot's view of London at the time. He mentions in…
The Libertine. Film. Thursday 24 November 2005. Share.Less developed is his facility with actors: Morton comes off as too shrill, Depp leaves no scenery unchewed and Malkovich proves he can do these costume-drama parts in his sleep. But…
FILMS - Film Reviews.Johnny Depp delivers one of the best performances of his idiosyncratic career in The Libertine, a low-budget British gem from debut director Laurence Dunmore. Depp shines through the murky gloom of 17th-century England…
