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Casanova (Blu-ray Disc, 2006)

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CASONOVA is loosely based on the memoirs of the writer, adventurer, and infamous lover Giacomo Casanova--themselves notably unreliable--and fortunately has no pretensions to historical realism. Instead, it's a witty, lighthearted romantic comedy, which uses its 18th century setting and renowned hero as a jumping-off point for sexy banter and ruminations on love, lust, and freedom. Directed with visual flair and wit by Lasse Hallström--a master of classy period pieces like CHOCOLAT and CIDER HOUSE RULES--the movie was filmed on location in Venice, and the stunningly gorgeous scenery is almost a character in its own right. Heath Ledger, believable and engaging here in a role that couldn't be more different from his powerhouse performance in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, turns on all of his considerable charms here. Abandoned by his mother as a child, Casanova has grown into a lascivious yet oddly innocent young man, who pursues pleasure wholeheartedly and mistakes lust for love. His biggest concern is eluding Italy's puritanical Inquisitors, until he meets Francesca Bruni (Sienna Miller), a beauty who publishes clever pamphlets on women's rights under a pen name. In the time-honored tradition, Casanova is instantly smitten with the one woman in Venice who doesn't want anything to do with him. The plot provides few surprises, but that is beside the point; the pleasures of CASANOVA are in its warm freewheeling tone, its sumptuous visuals, and the cheerful exuberance of its actors. In addition to Ledger's winning star turn, Lena Olin is her usual mesmerizing self as Francesca's scheming mother, and the reliably excellent Oliver Platt (as Francesca's overmatched fiancé) and Jeremy Irons (as the frustrated head Inquisitor) both deliver deft comic performances.

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eBay Product ID (ePID)55619975

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ActorSienna Miller, Heath Ledger, Jeremy Irons

RatingR

Movie/TV TitleCasanova

DirectorLasse Hallstrom

FormatBlu-ray Disc

Release Year2006

GenreDrama

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Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Leading RoleSienna Miller, Heath Ledger, Jeremy Irons

Film CountryUSA

Release Date20061121

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by matthedsouz_0
18 Jul, 2020
Lust and Laughs Aplenty!
A delightful romantic farce! Lasse Hallstrom’s historical romantic comedy Casanova (2005) is honestly a better period piece about ancient Venice than most serious period dramas out. Hallstrom’s direction is so classy and fast paced. Andrew Mondshein’s editing is so brisk that Casanova does not waste a second of screen time. Every frame is a joke, setup for a joke, or romantic entanglement for the complex love story. Heath Ledger is wonderful as the infamous libertine and renowned lover Casanova. Ledger’s warm personality and fun candor ensure his portrayal of Casanova is effortlessly charming and likable. He’s handsome, funny, endearing, sensitive, playful, considerate, flirty, and charismatic as Casanova. Everything you could want in a man. Heath was already considered a heartthrob after 10 Things I Hate About You, but he went on to star in Brokeback Mountain and Casanova the same year to solidify his place as one of the greats long before he played Joker in The Dark Knight. Heath was something special. Sienna Miller is remarkable as the intelligent, independent, spark of life and love interest to Casanova called Francesca Bruni. Her quick wit and charming personality make her a fine foil to the philanderous Casanova and a fun object of desire for Ledger to act off beside. I simply adore Natalie Dormer in Casanova as his aroused virgin fiancee Victoria. Her longing stares, biting lips, and amorous performance is just too much! Lena Olin is very striking as Sienna Miller’s desperate mother in more ways than one. Lauren Cohan is fun as the naughty nun Sister Beatrice in an early cameo role. I have to hand it to Omid Djalili for being absolutely riotous as Casanova’s manservant Lupo. Every single line of his got at least a chuckle from me. He’s even funnier in Casanova than he was in Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow in a similar comedic, oafish sidekick role. Jeremy Irons is very funny as the pompous Bishop Pucci as he ridiculously leads an Inquisition into Venice seeking to hang Casanova. Oliver Platt is a good sport as he bears the brunt of numerous fat jokes at his expense as the bloated lard merchant Paprizzio. Tim McInnerny is funny as the lackadaisical Doge. Helen McCrory manages to be quite moving as Casanova’s beloved mother. Charlie Cox is a blast as the helpless, desperate virgin Giovanni Bruni. His scene slapping Heath and challenging him to a duel stills makes me roar with laughter. The sword fight is well choreographed and executed with thrilling results too. Hallstrom brings old Venice to life in all its squalor and charm. Oliver Stapleton’s cinematography is gorgeous like a more comedic Barry Lyndon or The Favourite. Hallstrom understands what’s funny and keeps the movie going, especially for comedies. You are constantly hollering with laughter at the absurdity of it all as well as the fact that Casanova was a real man, womanizer, poet, socialite, and much more I’m sure. Jeffrey Hatcher and Kimberly Simi’s genius writing for Casanova works as an intricate comedy of errors as well as a sincere declaration of true love for romantics. Alexandre Desplat composed a brilliant classical score that is dreamy in its romantic quality and stunning in his breath of understanding in how old composers created magnificent works for the symphony. Desplat continues to prove he’s arguably the best composer we have currently and Casanova is no exception. His score adds a warmth and energy that makes you believe you’re watching another era. In all, Casanova is not only a hilarious comedy, but a sweetly thoughtful romance.
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by dtgaf
03 Jan, 2018
Clever, Fun
Clever, fun, good plot, good acting, good scenery (Venice), good music (Vivaldi, other Baroque). A little masterpiece.
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