The Libertine

[Swampman]

We figured this would be a good movie. We were wrong, and had to walk out. Very boring, and vulgar are words that come to mind. The sets and clothing were nice in this artsy piece of $%^&.

 

[Homesteader]

Isn't the Libertine about the Marquis De Sade? Or is it another sadistic freak that hollywierd just made up?

 

[Birdman]

Its about an English Earl if I remember correctly who had a rather unusual sex life n drive. We have to remember though that during this period sex and all its aveneues were much more open and excepted then in todays world. What we consider vulger and obscene today wouldn't have even raised an eyebrow then. When viewing Period Piece films we must remember todays morals were not always the norm. YMHS Birdman haven't seen the movie yet but the wife n I intend to in the next few days

 

[spitfire]

Consider the lead actor :redface: Hollywierd for sure :shake: !!!

 

[freetrapper20]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/libertine

 

[mikee51848]

When I saw France's Johnny Depp in the lead, that was enough for me to forget about it. :bull:

 

[Homesteader]

Interesting entry; thanks for the link. It shows how words in common usage today have changed substantially from their original meanings in a relatively short time. Agnostic, for instance, now means something entirely different than it originally did. Libertine appears to be the same.

Still don't think I'll see the movie, though. :snore:

 

[Johnny Tremain]

Natalie Portman super lib, go figure

 

[freetrapper20]

Thats whats I figured. The movie title might lead you to believe its about something else than what it really stands for.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

The title told me I dont want to see such trash. Swampman, you most certainly did not lose any money by walking out.