deickos
This is a beautiful film, very modest but with a great message. It is difficult to explore the boundaries of sanity and madness, yet it is done here lightly and with much humor. Brando has a part to envy once more in his seventies as "Don Octavio del Flores - the best psychiatrist in the world".
Rainey Dawn
A psychiatrist must cure a young patient that presents himself as Don Juan, the greatest lover in the world. A great love story of the man presenting himself as Don Juan & his romance as well as with his parents - oddly improving the love of his psychiatrist's life to top it all off. Love and Tragedy are strong in this film.Top notch film - worth watching!9/10
Predrag
What an enchanting tale of love and idealism in a world where the reality is so often harsh and unforgiving. Johnny Depp shines as the seemingly delusional patient who falls into the hands of a retiring shrink who has lost his sparkle, and manages, with his captivating tales of passion and sadness, to awaken the good doctor to his own repressed and forgotten feelings. The fact that we later discover that he is most likely just a sad young man who lost his father is a car crash and was left alone after his mothers decision to become a nun hardly tarnishes the fantasy he portrays, that of being Don Juan, lover of every magnificent aspect of a woman's sensuality. There are some pretty funny moments in this film – almost farcical. But there are also moments when you really think about mental illness and how it impacts community in different ways. Depp and Brando, in the end, help each other and everyone has a happy ending.Visually stunning from the sun drenched villages in Mexico to the indisputable glory of Johnny Depp on the beach in an open shirt with his perfect torso, seductive eyes and killer cheekbones, this is a real gem for every romantic or even more so for those who have forgotten what romance really is. The point of the movie is the endless search of real love any person has, even the well known Don Juan. There is only one word to describe this film and that is 'beautiful'. The acting, directing, plot and even Don Juan's accent can be described as beautiful. Their clothes, hair, make-up are all cherished like one would cherish an amazing wildflower, or a spectacular sunset. Brando does a great job portraying a character who must maintain the rational perspective of a psychiatrist, but who is also a man - a husband - complete with his own needs and regrets. The music accompanies the story so beautifully that the songs simply will not leave one's mind after watching this flick. The Michael Kamen score as well as Bryan Adams: "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman" play fragrantly throughout carrying us through fanciful tales. The pace is too slow for today's instant gratification crowd, but for those into some of these hidden film jewels, this will be a total joy.Overall rating: 8 out of 10.
Smoreni Zmaj
First time I ever went to movies with my first girlfriend, first encounter with Johnny Depp and forever one of my favorite movies.9/10Character is based on Lord Byron's Don Huan, movie is produced by Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Kamen was in charge of music, main song is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written, and with such geniuses as Johnny Depp, Faye Dunaway and, one of the best actors of all times, Marlon Brando in leading roles, movie is simply perfect.In my opinion, essence of this movie, and also essence of life itself, is perfectly described in one of the last sentences of this movie: "Why not..."