Heath Ledger was in four films in 2005 but his work in Brokeback Mountain overshadowed his performances in The Brothers Grimm, The Lords Of Dogtown and the delightful Casanova.
Ledger plays the historic Lothario in this costume drama comedy about romance, concealed identities and true love, or at least true lust. Filmed entirely on location in Venice, Ledger plays Casanova with a charming gusto. His lustful activities have not escaped the notice of the church who want him arrested. His protector wants him married to repair his reputation, but Casanova has set his eye on Francesca, a woman who is more than his match, with her modern ways of thinking.
The movie is a farce of concealed identities and romantic romps as Casanova strives to be worthy of the woman he has become enamored with.
With a visual strong visual flair the film is a delightful treat and shows what a good comic actor Ledger was. Also starring Lena Olin, Oliver Platt and Jeremy Irons.
At The Movie House rating ***stars
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