Adventures of Don Juan
Warner Bros. unfold a new era in screen splendor!
Errol Flynn made his name portraying dashing heroes who clasped a sword in one hand and a maiden in the other. Audience loved Flynn's devil-may-care bravado as much as they admired his athletic grace and astonishing good looks. Adventures Of Don Juan was his first swashbuckler in nine years - and a glorious reprise it is, directed with gusto by Vincent Sherman. In the title role, Flynn is a wiser, warmer, wittier version of his earlier characters as he rescues the Spanish queen (Viveca Lindfors) from the snares of an evil duke. Oscar-winning costumes and superb sets (including a knockout grand staircase) create a lavish atmosphere for dalliances with married beauties, narrow dungeon escapes and duels aplenty. En garde!
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Adventures of Don Juan - TheWiz
While better than the 'Bucaneer' and 'Dodge City', this movie still doesn't capture the soul of the younger Errol Flynn. Mundane story line where evrything from A - Z is predictable. In 'Robin Hood', everything is also predictable; but the actors are so lively and upbeat they defeat the 'you know what's coming next' script. This doesn't occur in this flick. I like Flynn. One of my favourites who lived life exactly as he acted, if not more. But burning the candle at both ends, burning money like there was no tomorrow and geedy studio executives who just wanted to cash in on his popularity at any price, did him in. If he would have been treated with more respect, he would have had a much better legacy. Three stars out of respect for Flynn. Without Flynn, this would be barely a "B" movie.Flynn's Last Hurrah - neutrahouse
Great film, featuring a robust performance by Errol Flynn, just past his prime but still in good shape. It's an unusual story that takes it's time, is humourous, and the direction includes lush colour, beautiful sets and costumes and Robert Douglas at his usual villainous best. Viveca Lindfors appears miscast, but she looks fabulous in the 17th century wardrobe.
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Adventures of Don Juan - TheWiz
While better than the 'Bucaneer' and 'Dodge City', this movie still doesn't capture the soul of the younger Errol Flynn. Mundane story line where evrything from A - Z is predictable. In 'Robin Hood', everything is also predictable; but the actors are so lively ...Flynn's Last Hurrah - neutrahouse
Great film, featuring a robust performance by Errol Flynn, just past his prime but still in good shape. It's an unusual story that takes it's time, is humourous, and the direction includes lush colour, beautiful sets and costumes and Robert Douglas at his ...