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Reviews
The Libertine (2004)
Great historical drama with a modern feel..
You can tell that the LIbertine was made in a post-Trainspotting world - it's a period drama but a lot of the dialogue has the speed and punchiness of modern dialogue such as Pulp Fiction. You have to concentrate to keep up with it sometimes.
I have to admit that myself and my husband got this movie purely on the strength of Johnny Depp - and he didn't disappoint. I've yet to see him give a less than committed or 'bad' performance, regardless of script or story. He is brilliant in it. I, myself, also really liked the story and it prompted me to find out more about John Wilmot, the real like 17th Century poet on whom the film/script was based. He sounds like a fascinating character and I'm going to get as many books about him as I can get my hands on. For that reason alone, this film is worth your attention. I can't think of many films that had me so fascinated by the central character that I wanted to find out more afterwards.
Highly recommended!
Speedway (1968)
Entertaining and light
I really enjoy Elvis movies as they are just sheer entertainment and you can switch off and enjoy rather than having to think about everyone's motivation...!! Speedway is a good 'romp' - that's the word that comes to mind for me when I think of the movie. I don't' think it's in the same league as Blue Hawaii or Fun in Acapulco though.
Worth seeing 'Let Yourself Go' the number at the beginning!
I find it a struggle seeing films with cutesy kids in it and this has it's share but, again, not so bad that I would say to give the film a miss.
Being honest, I'm glad I've seen it for completism but whether it will hold in my memory a month from now is another matter!!