Well, I will say right from the start that this movie may be one of Johnny?s least liked films; which may also make me less popular since it is one of my favorites. While seeing Johnny all dolled up in costume may not be something new to most of his fans, hearing him speak in a true period piece may be. Right from the start of the opening shot, Johnny who portrays, Lord Rochester, is larger than life and nasty to boot. That is basically the premise of the whole film; this is a character that Johnny doesn?t WANT you to like!! He is sexiest, rude, crude and downright selfishly mean. Guess what? There?s no upside to him at all. But look, if you love Johnny and you are a true admirer of his work, you just have to sit through this film. Lord Rochester is living in a time where everything is bleak and dreary and everyone feels about the same. He decides to live his life how and with whom he pleases, but who can blame him? Johnny of course shows his gift for revealing true emotion and deep hidden drama. Although some will find him just plain repulsive, its hard to deny that he shows a raw sexual side of himself. Not even shy about it, Johnny sticks his hands where he wants and doesn?t apologize for a second. Even if you hate him, he will be hard to resist as the women in this film show. The end is hard to watch but real and true to the nature his character lived.
-lizzy4depp
