"You're not going to like me" is an intriguing first line to hear in a movie.

A darkened picture slowly reveals Johnny Depp's face as he begins to utter his prologue in The Libertine. His delivery in this section is the most powerful component of the entire film. It introduces John Wilmot, the libertine, foreshadowing his mystique and sarcasm.

As it turns out, I actually did like Wilmot. In my eyes, there is nothing Depp (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) can do to make me not like him. He has a certain quirky charm that seems to work its way into every role he takes on. His oddball rebelliousness works well for this characterization.

Depp is always intriguing in any cinematic situation and is exceptionally powerful as the scandalous Wilmot, otherwise known as the second Earl of Rochester. The movie explores the events that ultimately led to Wilmot's downfall. As Wilmot says in the film, "I am the cynic of this golden age." Depp's trademark cynical, dark humor is an appropriate fit for his portrayal of the libertine.

However, I haven't fallen asleep in a movie theater since I was 5 years old. That statement held true until my recent viewing of this movie.

Laurence Dunmore, in his directorial debut, creates a dark and striking atmosphere that accurately captures the time period of London in the late 1600s, yet it grew dreary about three-quarters of the way through the film.

There are some movies that are a pleasure to see over and over again. I can only hope that I never have to spend two hours watching The Libertine it again. Grade: C

-- Reviewed by Beth Kaiserman