2.5/4  Cheeky, but underwhelming
Good-natured and frequently amusing farce has very little time for character development and allows too many instances of mistaken identity that it ultimately becomes redundant; Oliver Platt and Lena Olin have the best moments. Final Gra... (read full)

0.5/4  Thar she blows
Wow, this goes beyond bad. I decided to see it because I like Lasse Hallstrom. Even though, yes, I despise Heath Ledger and Sienna Miller. Anyway, if you want to know what it's about, see the preview. There was nothing new or exciting abou... (read full)

3/4  Casanova Quick Review
I love Heath Ledger, so I think thats why I can forgive the silliness attached to it. To me, everything he does is brilliant...even if its surrounded by bad dialgue, ridiculous plot, and overall silliness.

2.5/4  Casanova Quick Review
Although I love Heath Ledger, he couldn't even save this film. It's just too silly.

3/5 not a keeper
  by londoner (Washington state,USA)
was too long. David Tennant's mannerisms grate on you, early parts were funny, I never finished watching the whole show, have given it away. Not a keeper for me

5/5 Excellent entertainment
  by Allan M. Lees (Novato, CA USA)
Russell T Davies is probably the UK's most accomplished popular scriptwriter. In Casanova he's at the peak of his form, creating a confection that charms and entertains with just the right mix of bawdy, funny, poignant, and ephemeral. O'Toole as the older version and Tennant as the younger version of the Viennese rake are both admirable in their different ways, though the gulf between them is perhaps just a touch too wide for comfort at times. The supporting cast is magnificent all round - there is no weak performance anywhere.

Casanova was a real historical figure but his life was too varied to be appropriate for a three-hour mini-series so Davies has taken considerable liberties to fabricate a charming work of fiction. So long as you don't mind being manipulated by a master writer, Casanova is brilliant from start to finish. There's nothing profound and the depth is only illusory, but it succeeds perfectly as a delightful entertainment. There is sparkling dialog and wonderful interplay between the principal characters and three hours just flies by. This is suitable after-dinner fare for adults and children over the age of 10 alike. While there are what US censors might term "Sexual Situations" there is no nudity and no sex; there are very few sexually-charged words either.

Given the propensity of US versions of British shows to be edited in a heavy-handed manner, it's probably best to buy this from Amazon.co.uk and view it via a zone-free DVD player.

5/5 Good, naughty fun.
  by Irene Suver (Seattle, Washington USA)
The highlight of this production is Peter O'Toole. Hands down, bar none. There are the remains of a drop dead gorgeous (go see Lawrence again) man here and his story is believably supported by David Tennant; who manages the rather remarkable feat of living up to Mr. O'Toole's talent -- and looks.

Stunning script, but that's to be expected from those who loved this writer's Dr. Who -- however the wardrobe stuff and the occasional set decoration, what, malfunction? maladjustment? downright weirdness? is -- well, jarring. However, not enough to dim the emotional impact of this really fun, funny and emotionally satisfying story. Thank God the Brits made this; it's actually sexy -- as opposed to sterile or gratuitous, without being peruile about it.

5/5 Casanova - David Tennant - Great DVD
  by P. C. VanDyke (Texas)
I am a fan of David Tennant's and I really enjoyed this DVD. It is a lot different from anything I have seen him in so far, but I liked it a lot. I have always liked Peter O'Toole so I knew the movie would be good with both of these great actors in it.

4/5 Good entertainment
  by reader cook (New York, NY)
Casanova was purchased because of Rupert Penry Jones. David Tennant is wonderful. Good entertainment