Casanova
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57 out of 100

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5.1 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

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  • Starring: Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller
  • Summary: 1700s Venice. He was the legendary adventurer whose amorous dalliances would go on to inspire countless lovers throughout the centuries. She was the most virtuoso writer of her time who was waiting to find that rare man with a true understanding of steadfastness and passion. When Giacomo Casanova (Ledger) discovers Francesca Bruni (Miller), he met his ultimate romantic match, succumbing to the only woman ever to refuse his charms -- until he could prove himself to be one man worthy of her romantic ideals. (Touchstone Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 36
  3. Negative: 2 out of 36
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    91
    A lovely, mischievous Casanova that will sweep you off your feet.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Bennett
    80
    A smart and sophisticated comedy romp.
  3. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Joe Morgenstern
    60
    Little by little, though, he (Ledger)and those around him achieve a critical mass -- an extremely light critical mass -- and the plot pops with entertaining complications.
  4. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Wesley Morris
    38
    The movie treats trysting as comedy and yet is stingy with the laughs.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 7 out of 20
  1. JaneD.
    9
    This is an awful, stupid movie. That said, I saw it twice in the theater just for the Oliver Platt/Lena Olin subplot. They are insanely adorable.
  2. Angie
    8
    Entertaining... Heath Ledger was believable as the suave Cassanova!
  3. DavidZ.
    7
    Very enjoyable. Don't expect wonders and watch a likable tale.
  4. KenG.
    3
    A mess. The filmmakers were clueless as to how to handle the subject matter, which had no business coming off as slow, dull, and plodding as it does. Fimmakers might have intended to have fun with this premise, but they had no idea how to do it. The love story between Ledger and Miller is so clumsily handled, that it just doesn't work.… Expand

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