Don Juan de Marco (DVD, 1998)

Johnny Depp is a tour de force in this movie about a psychiatric patient who claims to be Don Juan--only Don Juan De Marco because his father was Tony De Marco, the Dance King of Astoria (near New York City). He tells his story in the movie to his psychiatrist, Dr. Mickler (Marlon Brando), and as it unfolds it is so unbelievable that it has to be made up. Or does it?

Everyone is affected by this charismatic patient. The nurses, orderlies, and Mickler himself develop a whole new lease on life. It has become more romantic for all of them. Especially Dr. Mickler who now dazzles his wife Marilyn (Faye Dunaway) with a new sex drive with lots of compliments and romantic foreplay. But could Don Juan's story be true?

A hint comes at the beginning of the movie, when Don Juan walks into a restaurant and completely seduces a restaurant patron who at first laughs at his costume and tries to get rid of him. That, Don Juan, says is his last conquest before he kills himself. And that suicide attempt is how he ends up in the psychiatric hospital in Queens.

A synopsis of the Don Juan's story is this. His mother, a Mexican, met his father, an Italian pharmaceutical salesman, in Mexico--a love at first sight situation. When Don Juan is born, he is instantly a lover. He gets in trouble with his tutor, Dona Julia, and her husband kills Don Juan's father. Don Juan kills the husband. Both Dona Julia and Mrs. De Marco become nuns. Don Juan is sent on a boat to Cadiz, Spain, but ends up in Arabia somewhere. He becomes a lover to the sultan's wife and is kept with the harem the rest of the time. Therefore, he is with 1501 women all night. He romances all of them. Finally, he escapes and is washed ashore on the island of Eros, where he meets his true love, Dona Ana. She, however, finds out how many previous lovers he has had and spurns him.

This is not a serious movie but it is not a slapstick comedy either. You will laugh out loud at times but cannot help having its spell cast on you too. Depp is fantastic in all of his outrageous roles and does not disappoint here either. Marlon Brando, in one of his final roles, is great as the psychiatrist Dr. Mickler. It is especially funny when you see him trying to get in shape on a weight bench. Faye Dunaway (Marilyn Mickler)has a supporting role but looks better than I have seen her in a long time and plays the psychiatrist's wife well. She is amazed at the changes in her husband and gets swept away at the end.

Finally, the music is great. This is the movie where Bryan Adams' song, "Do You Really Know How to Love a Woman" was introduced. Plus there is a lot of Mexican guitar music.

The whole movie will put you in a great mood. You will watch it over and over again to get all the characters straight. And you will laugh the second and third time as well.

I've seen this movie before and loved it I felt it was time to revisit an old favorite now that it's out on DVD. Johnny Depp as usual is stunning and believable in his role as Don Juan de Marco but the true surprise was his co-star Marlon Brando, he stole the show in my opinion with his portrayal of a retiring therapist who now is re-examining his life due to this one patient who sees things in a completely different way. His scenes with his on-screen wife Faye Dunaway could have had a bit more spark but as this movie wasn't meant to be all that deep it lent itself well to the storyline. Yes it is a story of boy meets girl, boy gets girl, boy loses girl, and yes boy gets girl back, it goes a bit beyond that to the strength of the human spirit and ultimately perhaps, fate. A great date movie, bu more than that..

It is a descent movie. I happened to be living on Oahu in Hawaii when they filmed the beach scene at the Turtle Bay Hilton on the North Shore.
Love the sound track. One of Marlon Brando and Faye Dunnaway's last great pictures. The product is fine...its not Blue Ray, yet decent nonetheless.

This movie was a good movie, I enjoyed watching it. There was several parts to laugh. This isn't one of Johnny Depp's BEST movies but its still worth watching. Any Johnny Depp fan will like it! :)

I bought this DVD because it's one of my all time favorite films. It's fun, quirky, romantic and Johnny Depp is his usual charming self.

I recommend this movie!

IT WAS REALLY GOOD..FUNNY EXCELLENT STAR PLAYERS! JOHNNY DEPP!! BRANDO!! FAY DUNAWAY!! BRANDO PLAYS A SHRINK WHO FALLS INTO HIS YOUNG PATIENTS (DEPP) WORLD AND ENDS UP REALLY LIKING HIS EVERYDAY WORLD! DON JUAN REKINDLES THE PASSION IN BRANDO'S AND DUNAWAY'S LIFE AS HE WAS STARTING A NEW CHAPTER TO RETIRE. HIS WIFE THINKS HE'S LOST HIS MIND BUT ENDS UP REALLY ENJOYING THEIR TIME WELL SPENT TOGETHER! DEPP ENDS UP HAPPY IN THE END AS WELL SO U WILL REALLY LIKE THIS TWIST OF EVENTS! IT IS AN ADULT LINE FILM OF COURSE. EVEN THOUGH IT'S RATED PG-13 I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT FOR YOUNG ADULTS AS THERE WAS TOO MUCH SEXUALITY BUT IT'S DON JUAN THE WORLD'S GREATEST LOVER! LOL.. DEPP WAS AWESOME IN THIS ROLE!

Everyone should watch this DVD. What the world needs now is more romance in people's lives and more courtesy. Watching Don Juan de Marco is just an awesome way to remind all of us how important it is to dream and love.

Great movie... if you are a male and you want to know what a woman want from a man, this is a must watch movie.

It's great Thanks I'm at a loss for words. I had a video tape and decided that I wanted an up to date copy hence the DVD. IIt's a lot clearer than the tape. I guess this modern technology is with us to stay.

Johnny Depp and Marlon Brando did do a fantastic job I don't agree this film is a great one..Johnny was funny, sexy, charming and yes even silly at times he did a great job..Marlon Brando was funny, charming and nothing like his other Characters in past flicks..I did love him in this one, but the film itself well, to be honest it sucked..the storyline was strange, the whole thing got boring at times..there was no excitement..the highlights for me was Selenas two cameos..she should have been featured more in this lackluster movie..movie starts out with a young Man wooing a pretty Girl..then his strange suicide bid which lands him in a mental ward where he keeps insisting he is the great lover Don Juan DeMarco a character invented by Lord Byron..as his treatments progress he touches the hearts and lives of everyone he meets the ending was heartwarming, but confusing..I guess one would have to be a stout Depp or Brando Fan to enjoy this film and call if great..I however prefer Selena more and she wasn't in this flick enough for me to be that blinded..sorry!

Johnny Depp is extremely sexy in this movie. The story is fantastic. Great cast inclusing Marlon Brando. A must-see.

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I have wanted this DVD for a long time. It is exactly as described. It looked as though it had never been played. I received it within 2 days of purchase and have watched it 6 times. It has no skips and plays like a brand new disc.
Plus, it was very inexpensive and no exorbadent shipping fee was attached!!!

had absolutely no problems, loved the movie and would certainly deal with them again. I received the movie quickly. There was no damage or waiting. Certainly was not overcharged. I am completely satisfied.

Don Juan Demarco - he is real smooth, good lovers movie. if you are struggling with your love life, take some notes from a real ladies man. it is quite funny and a really charming movie. it's worth having when you have someone special to watch it with. it might even inspire or rekindle some things in your love life.

wasn't exactly what I was expecting but was in good condition. Was expecting it to be in a standard DVD case and not one that was just a free item from Papa Johns Pizza and in a paper sleeve.

Although some may say this is a 'CHICK FLICK', I highly recommend it to any man who 'doesn't understand women'(or himself, for that matter!) When a suicidal young man, who believes he is 'The World's Greatest Lover', is sent for counseling,he is believed to have a serious 'personality disorder'.(We've seen it before..Napoleon complex, etc.)He begins to tell his story,trying to validate the events in his life to prove it.As his tale unfolds,it is so well constructed,and shows so much wisdom gathered by such a young man,that his Dr. begins to try to put some of the new perspectives into use.Surely his insights seem very well-balanced. Marlon Brando & Faye Dunaway are a wonderful couple, and work these parts so well, that you must fall in Love with all of them. 'Don Juan DeMarco's' stories give so much insight into Life, Love,and the perceptions & misconceptions we cling to, that his viewpoints start to become crystal clear as not only very sane, but Genius! But could he possibly really be this Don Juan fellow he claims? YOU must make the decision. But remember... it could shake the very foundations of what you have based your relations on as grown-ups/adults!Your whole Life could change. In the end...does it really matter if he IS who he says he is? A wonderful heart opening, mind shifting movie! Go for it! You won't be disappointed!(Plus the Spanish Guitar music, scenery,costumes, and theme song will stick with you long after the movie is over!)

What do I love most about this movie? Everything! It transported me into a beautifully romantic world that made me want to dance on a beach in the Caribbean. The performances of all the actors drew me into the film and made me feel so close to them that I felt like I knew them personally. And ladies, if you aren't already in love with Johnny Depp, you WILL be after you see this movie!

We bought it for our daughter for Christmas. She said the movie was okay. She said she likes any movie with Johnny in it. I was really happy with the price.

This is a movie about someone feeling and acting different from everyone else. At first he is chastised about it but then others begin to believe and love conquers all.

Well, I bought 'couse this movie is unable here in little Denmark.
And my friend is a big Johnny Depp fan. And then I bought for her. :)
.. and ehm. The shipping was not soooooooo fast. But I've got item in excellent condition.

i was loooking for that specific movie and just in E-bay i found it. The price is reallly good. The seller has great feedback and delivers the movie just the way he said. Original product and excellent movie.

( In spanish ) Estuve buscando esta pelicula por mucho tiempo y finalmente la encontré en E-bay. Muy buen precio y el vendedor tiene muy buena reputación. La pelicula es original y es muy buena.

i have a friend in my working place. she loves johny depp. the only move a can stand johny depp for is don juan de marco. i am very happy to have this movie in my dvd collection. this i a classic movie. that everyone has to have in his collection. ideal to watch on february 14th. after paris - the movie don huan de marco is the second most romantic thing on this world:))

I your girl loves johnny Depp this is a great romantic film to watch together.
Remember men,it's a romance so... give her what she wants. Your heart and some Johnny. (if you know what I mean.)