This movie put me in a relaxed and loving mood. I don’t know whether it was the story, or the acting, or the combination of both. Johnny Depp plays yet another unorthodox character, almost as if he knows that nobody can do these roles except for him. He plays Don Juan with a confidence that is unmatched by most actors today. At first the way Don Juan speaks is annoying, but after enough time one gets use to it.
Marlon Brando plays Dr. Mickler, a psychologist who is 2 weeks away from retirement. That is until Don Juan shows up. In the beginning Mickler believes that “Don Juan” is a delusionist that needs help. But after spending time with him, he starts to change his mind. The stories that Don Juan tell to Dr. Mickler start to affect his marriage (in a good way).
Don Juan DeMarco isn’t the greatest movie in the world. It’s not even the greatest romantic comedy. However, it still works its magic on you somehow. For anybody looking for a quirky movie rent or buy this film.
Cast
- Johnny Depp – Don Juan
- Marlon Brando – Dr. Jack Mickler
- Faye Dunaway – Marilyn Mickler
- Géraldine Pailhas – Doña Ana
- Franc Luz as Don Antonio
- Bob Dishy – Dr. Paul Showalter
- Rachel Ticotin – Doña Inez
- Talisa Soto – Doña Julia
- Richard C. Sarafin – Det. Sy Tobias
- Tresa Hughes – Grandma DeMarco
- Stephen Singer – Dr. Bill Dunmore