Casanova

2005

Casanova

Critics Consensus

This frothy, oddly bloodless film does a disservice to the colorful life of the real Casanova.

43%

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Movie Info

For the first time in his life, the legendary Casanova is about to meet his match with an alluring Venetian beauty, Francesca, who does the one thing he never thought possible: refuse him. Through a series of clever disguises and scheming ruses, he manages to get ever closer to Francesca. But he is playing the most dangerous game he has ever encountered - one that will risk not only his life and reputation, but his only chance at true passion.
  • Rating:
    R (for some sexual content)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • Directed By:
    Lasse Hallstrom
  • Written By:
    Jeffrey Hatcher, Kimberly Simi, Kimberly Dimi
  • In Theaters:
     wide
  • On Disc/Streaming:
  • Box Office:
    $11,193,738
  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    Buena Vista Pictures

Cast

Heath Ledger
as Casanova
Sienna Miller
as Francesca Bruni
Jeremy Irons
as Pucci
Oliver Platt
as Paprizzio
Lena Olin
as Andrea
Omid Djalili
as Lupo
Stephen Greif
as Donato
Ken Stott
as Dalfonso
Phil Davies
as Bernardo Guardi
Helen McCrory
as Casanova's Mother
Leigh Lawson
as Mother's Lover/Tito
Tim McInnerny
as The Doge
Charlie Cox
as Giovanni Bruni
Natalie Dormer
as Victoria
Philip Davis
as Guardi
Paddy Ward
as Vittorio
Ben Moor
as Andolini
Adelmo Togliani
as Fulvio
Lidia Biondi
as Casanova's Grandmother
Eugene Simon
as Casanova at 11
Robert Levine
as Cardinal Lopresta
Lauren Cohan
as Sister Beatrice
Danielle Baker
as Sister Magdalene
Clive Riche
as Prof. Bennetto
Marta Bellocchio
as Beautiful Masked Woman
Adriano Iurissevich
as Masked Casanova Actor
Giorgio Bertan
as Actor
Niall Buggy
as Bookseller/Printer
Simonetta Bortolozzi
as Beautiful Woman in Bookshop
Francis Pardeilhan
as Customs Officer
Enzo Turrin
as Maggiordomo
Carolina Levi
as Bruni's Maid
Paola Pessot
as Lolling Street Walker
Elisabeth Riva
as Prostitute
Monica Vallerini
as Whore #3
Nicholas Raymond Capriati
as Boy
Naike Rivelli
as Dark Haired Beauty
Sara Guerra
as Fair Haired Woman
Marta Paola Richeldi
as Another Woman
Giorgia Riccardi
as Another Beauty
Kristy Dibiccari
as Woman in Bookshop
Jessica Seaton
as Plain Woman in Bookshop
Anna Gaia Marchioro
as Plain Looking Woman
Lorenzo Felisatti
as Laughing Man
Roy Doliner
as Dalfonso's Secretary
Silvia Nanni
as Whispering Woman
Paolo De Giorgiro
as Young Man
Alessandro Bressanello
as Flunkey Captain
Katarina Volgyiova
as Society Woman
Davide Bozzato
as Drunken Reveller
Catherine Gault
as Reveller
Renzo Martini
as Beadle
Laura Pigozzo
as Woman
Federico Scridel
as Casanova Actor
Manuella Massimi
as Lady Actress
Tommy Korberg
as Gondola Singer
Bryan Korenberg
as Man in Brothel
Bimba
as Pig
Michael Novak
Sonny Kompanek
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Critic Reviews for Casanova

All Critics (134) | Top Critics (41) | Fresh (58) | Rotten (76)

  • Casanova is a silly film. Half Carry On, half Shakespearean comedy, everyone in it is perfectly nice and should reassemble to make a great Twelfth Night.

    February 12, 2020 | Full Review…

    Zadie Smith

    Daily Telegraph (UK)
    Top Critic

  • Overall, Casanova is silly but amusing.

    January 18, 2006

    Andrew Sarris

    Observer
    Top Critic

  • The whimsical plot, involving Casanova's seduction of a cross-dressing feminist, isn't helped by director Lasse Hallstrom's leaden hand.

    January 6, 2006 | Rating: 2/4

    Peter Travers

    Rolling Stone
    Top Critic

  • The sticky sweet stuff in the middle traps history's greatest lover and slows the whole affair to a crawl.

    January 6, 2006 | Rating: 3/5

    Roger Moore

    Orlando Sentinel
    Top Critic

  • The irony of [Sienna] Miller co-starring in a film about the world's most notorious lothario aside, there's not much to love about Casanova.

    January 6, 2006 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

    Connie Ogle

    Miami Herald
    Top Critic

  • Despite its oh-so deviant title character, Casanova is a harmless bon-bon, a breezy period farce that mimics lesser Shakespeare and a look that recalls Amadeus or Shakespeare in Love.

    January 6, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

    Amy Biancolli

    Houston Chronicle
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for Casanova

  • Aug 22, 2012
    The film is as charming and irresistible as Casanova himself.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
  • Apr 06, 2011
    There's little to complain about, but just as little to brag about. It's underdeveloped, a bit confusing and rather silly at points. On the other hand, there's good production value, fair performances and strong entertainment value. Really, all that needs to be said is that "Casanova" is a prime example of an average, but quite entertaining film.
    Cameron J Super Reviewer
  • Sep 13, 2009
    This was nicely done and I loved the 18th century costumes!!
    Nikki M Super Reviewer
  • Apr 30, 2009
    Heath Ledger, Omid Djalili, Senna Miller, Charlie Cox, Lena Olin, Jeremy Irons, Natalie Dormer, Oliver Platt, Lauren Cohan DIRECTED BY: Lasse Hallstrom Heath Ledger plays the fabled romantic as a man who, after failing to win the affection of a particular Venetian woman, strives to discover the real meaning of love. It was a good little movie I caught on T.V, today. Entertaining with a great cast. Had great costumes and a great scenery of Venice. What I thought would be a bit more of a serious movie ended up being a very humorous one. Enjoyed it.
    ♥˩ƳИИ & Super Reviewer
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