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Don Juan DeMarco
1994 97 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★7.3
Romance, Drama, Comedy
Director: Jeremy Leven
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Description
John Arnold DeMarco is a man who believes he is Don Juan, the greatest lover in the world. Clad in a cape and mask, DeMarco undergoes psychiatric treatment with Dr. Jack Mickler to cure him of his apparent delusion. But the psychiatric sessions have an unexpected effect on the psychiatric staff and, most profoundly, Dr Mickler, who rekindles the romance in his complacent marriage.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$22.15M
Worldwide:
$68.79M
Starring
Johnny Depp
Actor
Marlon Brando
Actor
Faye Dunaway
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1996
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 1996
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 1996
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
Don Juan DeMarco is widely regarded as a whimsical and emotionally resonant exploration of romance and imagination, anchored by a charismatic performance from Johnny Depp. While the film is celebrated by romantics for its poetic, fable-like quality, it faces criticism for a meandering narrative and uneven pacing.
| Acting | Johnny Depp delivers a radiant and fully committed performance that perfectly captures the character's naive, romantic idealism. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds as a poignant, fairytale-like meditation on love that prioritizes philosophical themes over strict narrative structure. | |
| Acting | Marlon Brando's performance divides opinion; some see it as a subtle, masterful portrayal of a man reclaiming his own romantic spark, while others perceive it as disengaged or mumbled. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure suffers from drift and repetition, leading to moments where the story feels aimless despite its intriguing premise. |