The film has its slow patches, and its fragile illusion probably doesn't stand up to close scrutiny. But, mostly, it dances on a very fine knife's edge between charm and absurdity, an irresistible paean to the art of kiss-kiss.

| Apr 25, 2019

The movie itself is never as good as it should be, owing to Leven's lifeless staging.

| Mar 4, 2019

For the film to work, we'd have to be in denial... and it's just not magical enough for that.

| Mar 4, 2019

Brando doesn't so much walk through this movie as coast, in a gassy, self-indulgent performance no one else could have gotten away with.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Mar 4, 2019

The movie, written and directed by Jeremy Leven, may not be one for the ages, but it's a pleasant, involving experience that intermixes fairy-tale romance with modern, deadpan comedy.

| Mar 4, 2019

Though the material is thin, the actors do seem to be getting a kick out of playing off each other.

| Mar 4, 2019

The film's greatest asset is its glorious acting, with special accolades to Brando, who here delivers yet another magnificent "comeback" performance.

| Mar 4, 2019

It's a joy to see Brando throwing himself into the spirit of the thing, ardently courting his perplexed wife of 30 years, a ravished Dunaway (they share a lovely five-minute bed scene -- in one, uninterrupted take).

| Mar 4, 2019

Don Juan is a glorious nut-case, played well by Depp, who mixes a faux nobleman's hauteur with an air of gentleness and longing. The film gets off track only when it makes him too self-aware.

| Mar 4, 2019

It benefits not only from Mr. Brando's peculiar presence, but also from Johnny Depp, who again proves himself a brilliantly intuitive young actor with strong ties to the Brando legacy.

| Mar 4, 2019

What a bizarro trio!

| Original Score: A- | Mar 4, 2019

Although flawed in many respects -- it's not as smooth and silky a movie as it could have been -- Don Juan DeMarco nevertheless evokes a romantic mood that tickles and caresses; in a way, it's a movie version of spring fever.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 4, 2019

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 16, 2004