Let's get one thing straight at the start of this, I like Depp, I wanted to love this, but I couldn't.
Why not? Minimata is a collection of nicely shot scenes and moments rather than a coherent story that builds via the characters toward an emotional climax.
The reason for this is because the screenwriters (5 of them??!!) and director are quite inexperienced and fail to build the movie to a powerful ending the subject matter deserves . And, (I am going to whisper this softly), I am not sure Johnny Depp is right for the role. Depp is a brilliant fantasy character actor for sure, but when he has to play 'real' people he sometimes struggles. I suspect a more experienced director would have not allowed him to get away with so much 'Johnnyisms'.
Shame though, i liked it, just didn't love it.
Why not? Minimata is a collection of nicely shot scenes and moments rather than a coherent story that builds via the characters toward an emotional climax.
The reason for this is because the screenwriters (5 of them??!!) and director are quite inexperienced and fail to build the movie to a powerful ending the subject matter deserves . And, (I am going to whisper this softly), I am not sure Johnny Depp is right for the role. Depp is a brilliant fantasy character actor for sure, but when he has to play 'real' people he sometimes struggles. I suspect a more experienced director would have not allowed him to get away with so much 'Johnnyisms'.
Shame though, i liked it, just didn't love it.