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Casanova, Last Love
Dernier amour
2019 99 min Belgium, France, United States of America 16+
★5.5
Drama, Romance
Director: Benoît Jacquot
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Description
Year 1763. Forced into exile, the famous libertine Giacomo Casanova leaves Paris and travels to London, where he meets Marianne de Charpillon, a young prostitute to whom he is so attracted that he forgets about the other women.
US Gross:
$10,924
Starring
Vincent Lindon
Actor
Stacy Martin
Actor
Valeria Golino
Actor
Awards
1 nomination
Key opinion
Benoît Jacquot's film is widely regarded as a lackluster portrayal of Casanova that fails to capture the charisma or emotional depth of its subject. While the period aesthetic is praised, the narrative suffers from uncompelling character dynamics and a lack of romantic or intellectual spark.
| Production | The film excels in its visual execution, featuring superb 18th-century production design, costumes, and location choices. | |
| Acting | The lead performances are widely criticized as being miscast or lacking the necessary screen presence to make the central romance convincing. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative fails to establish clear character motivations, resulting in a hollow experience devoid of emotional resonance. | |
| Originality | The depiction of Casanova’s seductive techniques is perceived as uninspired and unsuccessful, failing to justify his legendary status as a lover. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's speed are split: some find the measured, elegant pacing a refreshing change from modern trends, while others view it as an exhausting and tedious experience. |