I enjoyed this romp through Don Quixote's world.
Have seen most of the movies based on Cervantes book, and this is a pretty good take.
I enjoyed the versions starring Peter O'Toole and John Lithgow and this one is also gives a good overview of the story.
I say watch all the movies you can about Don Quixote, but read the book.
7 Reviews
I wanted it to be good...
corydonhurst27 April 2018
Poor Acting
bluett-1139519 March 2017
Unfortunately, this movie does not do the book justice.
The acting is quite awful. I could not even make it through half the movie.
The movie does convey the nonsensical motives of Don Quixote.
But, this is obviously a subjective review. You must decide for yourself.
The acting is quite awful. I could not even make it through half the movie.
The movie does convey the nonsensical motives of Don Quixote.
But, this is obviously a subjective review. You must decide for yourself.
A funny movie with likeable characters
mday0088 January 2018
I've never read the book so I had no expectations going into this.
I found it was quite funny and I really liked the characters.
After watching a slew of utter garbage movies where the main characters were so unlikable that I was rooting for the bad guys (I'm looking at you Dead Draw and Skyline), it was quite refreshing to find myself drawn into this story, waiting to see what would happen next, and laughing the whole way.
I found it was quite funny and I really liked the characters.
After watching a slew of utter garbage movies where the main characters were so unlikable that I was rooting for the bad guys (I'm looking at you Dead Draw and Skyline), it was quite refreshing to find myself drawn into this story, waiting to see what would happen next, and laughing the whole way.
Wonderful
jacksixtoes14 January 2018
I would like to thank James Franco and Luiz Guzman for their participation in a great film. These A-list actors giving their time to participate in what will soon become a classic. This film captured the myth of Don Quixote. Beautiful and sad, I enjoyed the movie immensely. It recognized the depth of the human spirit. Inspirational, I wanted to take up my lance and right all the wrongs in the world. Thank you everyone who helped make this film possible.
Based more on the musical than the novel
attyfam26 April 2018
This version of Don Quixote, though it carries the subtitle of the novel itself, is based more on the musical "The Man of La Mancha" than on the novel. I admit that no film of the usual length could ever capture the richness and complexity of even Part 1 of the novel (Part 2 being ignored by most interpreters). A mini-series would be required to attempt to do justice to the novel. But the plot line here really aligns more with the musical than the book.
One thing that drove me crazy from the start: The letter "o" in the word "Don" is, throughout, pronounced like the "o" in the first syllable of "Donald", rather than like the "o" in phone. "Don" in Spanish is a title (like "Sir"), not a name. They could at least have pronounced it properly and not thereby announced the American origins of the film linguistically.
One thing that drove me crazy from the start: The letter "o" in the word "Don" is, throughout, pronounced like the "o" in the first syllable of "Donald", rather than like the "o" in phone. "Don" in Spanish is a title (like "Sir"), not a name. They could at least have pronounced it properly and not thereby announced the American origins of the film linguistically.
Delightful simple film
poetbob22 April 2024
Lower your expectations and delight in the joy of this little film.
Please don't judge this movie on expectations of greatness or slick production values.
This is a simple film with an indie feel and corresponding budget. Its heart and humor resound throughout its short length (one hour and 22 minutes).
Pay no attention to any big name actors, they appropriately play small parts in the telling of this classic tale by Cervantes.
I was charmed by its humbleness in not trying to make itself more than what it is.
I shall be delighted to watch this again with my best friends over a wineskin or two as our hearts are buoyed and illuminated with chivalry and smiling honors.
8/10.
Please don't judge this movie on expectations of greatness or slick production values.
This is a simple film with an indie feel and corresponding budget. Its heart and humor resound throughout its short length (one hour and 22 minutes).
Pay no attention to any big name actors, they appropriately play small parts in the telling of this classic tale by Cervantes.
I was charmed by its humbleness in not trying to make itself more than what it is.
I shall be delighted to watch this again with my best friends over a wineskin or two as our hearts are buoyed and illuminated with chivalry and smiling honors.
8/10.
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