Danny Tanner Combining hard-edge cynicism with compassion, Johnny Suede looks like a cartoon, but it's serious enough to raise intriguing questions, specifically men's deep fear of women. In a role that makes one think of James Dean, Elvis Presley, and Ricky Nelson, the director crafts a lyrical portrait of a wannabe, a good-natured poseur mythically named Johnny. Mixing sight gags with deadpan humor, Johnny Suede works its magic as a fairy tale about a man who has to lose one shoe in order to find his true identity. Pitt is sensational and delivers one of his greatest performances. He could have made his character cartoony, but his subtleness is perfect. Not to mention his decent singing skills. Catherine Keener is great too, and Sam Jackson makes an appearance as well. Definitely worth a viewing if you are in the mood for a character driven picture, or are a Pitt fan.

Eels14 There is something about this movie that is enjoyable and from time to time a movie such as Johnny Suede can be more appealing than a smash hit at the box office.Movies that depict a certain character and their surroundings I find very appealing and even if there isn't much of a story you can still appreciate the idea of the director.Just like a number of other movies Johnny Suede is known for it's characters before they were famous - Brad Pitt, Samuel L Jackson and Catherine Keener. Brad Pitt delivered a great performance as a young and inspiring musician. Calvin Levels as Deke and Nick Cave added to Brad Pitt's character as people he met along the way in his journey and of course the girls he dated played by Catherine Keener and Alison Moir.Toward's the end of the movie you will be wondering where this is all heading and during the end credits you will probably still be wondering the same, but I guess that can only be answered by the director.Anyway, Johhny Suede I found enjoyable based on the story being unique and one of it's kind.

ccthemovieman-1 This was a strange kind of film about a low-lifes in New York City and centering around a main character (the title name, played by Brad Pitt) who thinks he''s a Ricky Nelson-type musician, except he has no real talent. It's kind of fun to watch until a profane tough New York City-type woman with horrible accent enters the picture and takes over. That ruined the film for me. It must have been Catherine Keener, who usually plays tough and garbage-mouthed women. The hairdo on Pitt - an exaggerated Pompadour - was fun to look at. I can picture Johnny Depp playing this role better. One last note: it odd to hear a film made in 1992 (other than Woody Allen's) with just mono sound.

stephiedavenport Firstly can I just say that the acting in this film is dire, even Keener and Pitt act like planks of wood on screen. There is no feeling between the characters and they have a habit of standing completely still on the spot and it just looks uncomfortable. The synopsis is misleading as there isn't much music in the film but there is a startling cameo from Nick Cave, obviously under the influence whilst filming! There is even a parody of a Cave song, that Pitt sings later in the film. The original stage performance of this must have been a sight! A very thin looking Samuel L Jackson has a small role as a double bass player named 'Be Bop' who later goes to work on a cruise ship - his 2 minutes are priceless. The film is dotted with David Lynch inspired dream sequences which include windows smashing, naked men at bars and copious bleeding. The film even opens with a suitcase falling on a telephone box, opening to reveal a pair of suede shoes. Seeing really is believing, go and watch this film!