Plot: Fantasy-Romance-Comedy about a man who tries to convince a Psychiatrist he's the reincarnation of Don Juan - the world's greatest lover.
A well-acted, pleasant, and forgettable film. Depp is touching and convincing, and Faye Dunaway puts away the wire hangers and is suitably warm and charming as Brando's far-too-young wife (she was 53, he was 70).
Brando's Performance
Ebert was quite harsh on Brando's performance, declaring he'd "ruined the movie" with his "gassy, self-indulgent performance". I'm not sure what Roger expected Brando to do, given the undemanding story and script. Its a Romance-Comedy not Hamlet. I thought Brando gave a good, low-key performance. Its a comedy, Brando is making $millions, and he's obviously relaxed and having a good time. However, there's nothing special about Brando's performance. A dozen "old Guy movie stars" Redford, Heston, Caine, Newman, Hackman, Garner, Scott, etc. could have done as well. Rating **1/2
Brando's Weight
Brando weighs about 300 lbs. The film mostly shoots Brando above the waist and gives him well-tailored clothes that disguise the pounds. But make no mistake - he's a land whale. And given his girth, you wonder how Dunaway and Brando's character would've "connected" so to speak.
The Movie
Seen only because of Brando, the movie oddly needed less Brando and more Depp. For a Romance-Comedy there's way too much drama and dull chat. Why give us a Doctor of Psychology - when we have Don Juan? Side Note: From reason this movie kept reminding me of They might be Giants Rating 2.5 of 4
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