The 2015 film , directed by David Koepp and starring Johnny Depp, was a critical and commercial failure, often cited as a low point in the lead actor's career. Based on the cult-classic 1970s novel series by Kyril Bonfiglioli, the movie attempted to blend the wit of P.G. Wodehouse with modern slapstick, but many critics found it to be a "crashing bore". Critical and Commercial Performance
The quest takes Mortdecai, along with his loyal, deadly manservant (Paul Bettany) and his stylish wife Johanna (Gwyneth Paltrow), on a farcical journey across Europe, battling angry Russians, international terrorists, and the British intelligence service. Main Cast and Characters mortdecai