John

I have to confess that I had been tempted to switch off at a couple of points early in the film. I really don't like opera or classical music accompanying a movie. It always strikes me as pretentious. And, as I'm going deaf, I had the subtitles on which irritated me when they flashed up saying "Operatic music playing" when it was actually Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Minor quibbles though as the action drew me in.

I was particularly struck by the camaraderie amongst the rent boys. And the supporting cast was convincing enough to make me wonder if they actually were streetwalkers. Peaches, despite her sharp edges was also a sympathetic character.

John was a bundle of contradictions, in turn kindly (to the congressman) and a thieving scumbag (with the poorer guy in the car). But no eighteen year old should have to carry his burdens, especially the final one.

This, despite some lighter moments, was a depressing film. Totally worth watching though.