College professor Richard transforms from a mild academic into a no-limits party animal after learning he has only six months to live. To the delight of his students, he stands up against authority and hypocrisy.
Johnny Depp (Richard), Rosemarie DeWitt (Veronica), Odessa Young (Olivia), Danny Huston (Peter), Zoey Deutch (Claire), Devon Terrell (Danny), Ron Livingston (Henry), Linda Emond (Barbara), Matreya Scarrwener (Rose).
The Professor begins by showing us Richard's current life including his failing marriage and distant daughter. Once he is diagnosed with only six months to live, Richard quickly changes drastically. Realizing time changes things, Richard refocuses on enjoying life via pharmaceuticals while calling out authority and hypocrisy on every level. The result is a film with a few laughs that moves along fairly well.
Acting was good with Depp delivering fairly well, though drunk or high might not have required much acting on his part. DeWitt fit her role well, delivered nicely, and was completely unlikeable. Young was good and seemed to work well with Depp, bringing a bit more depth to things. Huston delivered well as usual, as did Deutch, Livingston, and the remainder of the supporting cast.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are mild but fitting with an authentic, solid feel. Action scenes were mild but fit well. Dialogue was a mix of dramatic, campy and corny which worked well. Sound and soundtrack are decent.
Overall The Professor is a mild but fairly well done dramatic comedy that has a way of twisting around and pulling at the heartstrings a bit. Those who enjoy a bit more drama than comedy, or deeply enjoy Depp's quirky performances, should enjoy this the most.
With some fairly explicit sexuality, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 3.9.20
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Indie Dramas
copyright ©2020 Dave Riedel
Johnny Depp (Richard), Rosemarie DeWitt (Veronica), Odessa Young (Olivia), Danny Huston (Peter), Zoey Deutch (Claire), Devon Terrell (Danny), Ron Livingston (Henry), Linda Emond (Barbara), Matreya Scarrwener (Rose).
The Professor begins by showing us Richard's current life including his failing marriage and distant daughter. Once he is diagnosed with only six months to live, Richard quickly changes drastically. Realizing time changes things, Richard refocuses on enjoying life via pharmaceuticals while calling out authority and hypocrisy on every level. The result is a film with a few laughs that moves along fairly well.
Acting was good with Depp delivering fairly well, though drunk or high might not have required much acting on his part. DeWitt fit her role well, delivered nicely, and was completely unlikeable. Young was good and seemed to work well with Depp, bringing a bit more depth to things. Huston delivered well as usual, as did Deutch, Livingston, and the remainder of the supporting cast.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are mild but fitting with an authentic, solid feel. Action scenes were mild but fit well. Dialogue was a mix of dramatic, campy and corny which worked well. Sound and soundtrack are decent.
Overall The Professor is a mild but fairly well done dramatic comedy that has a way of twisting around and pulling at the heartstrings a bit. Those who enjoy a bit more drama than comedy, or deeply enjoy Depp's quirky performances, should enjoy this the most.
With some fairly explicit sexuality, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 3.9.20
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Indie Dramas
copyright ©2020 Dave Riedel
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