Mortdecai

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This film is rife with sexism, elitism, cheap humour, country bashing, stereotypes and Johnny Depp's tired acting. I would give Mortdecai a 2.5/10.

The cinematography within this film was really well done; the constant sweeping movements enhanced the spectacle of the film entirely.

Gwyneth Paltrow, who played Johanna, was very regal in her role; there was certainly a degree of elegance within her that the rest of the film failed to achieve.

Ewan McGregor, who played Martland, certainly stood out to me as the best actor within the film. His witty remarks and cunning dialogue delivery was what really set him apart from the other actors within this film. He brought a range of depth to the role itself, never dropping his strong performance.

Despite these few good qualities Mortdecai is an abomination as a film. The cheap and disgusting humour that includes sexism, country bashing, elitism and toilet humour is tiresome and hard to watch. Nor is the plot particularly engaging or well done; you want to leave the cinema after the first half hour. The music was also nothing memorable, never striking you as a powerful score from the get go. The worst film I've seen in two years.

Johnny Depp, who played Mortdecai, gave the most strained and basic performance of a character that I've seen in years; probably time for him to hang up the acting hat. Paul Bettany, who played Jock, was a very exaggerated role; his chemistry with other characters did not feel very genuine at all. Olivia Munn, who played Georgina, was just a walking sex symbol and had no character depth. Jonny Pasvolsky, who played Emil, was a weak antagonist and was threatening at all. Michael Culkin, who played Sir Graham, was dithering, bumbling and blustering; a barely intelligble performance on Culkin's part.