The story follows (Depp), a debonair yet unscrupulous art dealer and part-time rogue who is deeply in debt to the British government. To settle his tax bills, he is recruited by Inspector Alistair Martland (Ewan McGregor) of MI5 to recover a stolen Goya painting. Rumour has it that the painting contains a hidden code leading to a lost bank account filled with Nazi gold.
Reviewers largely panned the film, with a 27/100 score on Metacritic . Common complaints focused on the "willfully unfunny" script and Depp’s over-the-top "mugging". The story follows (Depp), a debonair yet unscrupulous
The 2015 action-comedy is an adaptation of Kyril Bonfiglioli's cult-classic novel series, specifically the 1972 book Don’t Point That Thing at Me . Directed by David Koepp and starring Johnny Depp, the film attempts to channel the spirit of 1960s British farces like the Pink Panther series, though it met with significant critical and commercial backlash upon release. Plot Overview Reviewers largely panned the film, with a 27/100
Despite its star-studded cast and $60 million budget, Mortdecai was a major "box office bomb". Directed by David Koepp and starring Johnny Depp,
While the film remains a low point in Depp's mid-2010s career, a small segment of audiences appreciated it as a lighthearted, silly farce that didn't take itself too seriously.
as Johanna Mortdecai: Charlie's posh and clever wife who often stays one step ahead of him.
as Charlie Mortdecai: An eccentric, cartoonish portrayal defined by a distinctive accent and a controversial curled mustache.