Naomi There is this continuous misuse of the word "comedy" as a substitute for quirky, off-beat, different, strange, weird, etc. This is the case here.The film is not funny. It is not a comedy in any way. Comedy means inducing laughter. There are very few laughs here, not because this film tries some jokes that fail to hit the mark - the film doesn't try because it's not a comedy. The film is a light-hearted take on a wannabe rock star - his financial problems, love life, band issues and music career. It attempts to be light-hearted but it is actually sad and depressing. Abject poverty, terrible, dirty apartments, hopeless music career, you name it.The story itself isn't that interesting and the film is not really fun to watch. It's really low-budget, apparently $500k, but I think they spent it all on celluloid and actor salaries, because it looks like it was filmed on a $5k budget.The music is good, but it's not enough to save this dud of a film.

J. Anderson This movie was a delightful find one late night on cable. I've since purchased the movie on DVD, which includes an extra scene with Johnny and "Freak Storm" played by Nick Cave. For Brad Pitt Fanatics, this movie is a must-see as he plays quite the unique role in this one.Johnny can't find "it". Everyone else has "it" and he knows "it" must be out there. This is the story about what happens when "it" finds him. The viewer is left to decide what "it" is.Probably best labeled a romantic comedy, there's a good dose of tongue-in-cheek humor in both the plot as well as the imagery. Camera work is simple, but there are tons of bleak scenes captured which seem to summarize the life of the lead character. There's a ton of symbolism in the movie as well for those who like a more artistic twist in movies.If you like movies that are a little "off", a little strange, a little odd, you'll probably like this one. If you're looking for high-budget production, fast action, laugh-out-loud fun, this isn't for you.

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.

George Parker "Johnny Suede" is a slice of life flick which tells of a peculiar fictitious character, Suede (Pitt), who has a 10 inch pompadour, worships Ricky Nelson, is a wannabee musician/star, is naive or stupid or both, and has little else worthy of mention. The slice the film presents (the story) is off-beat and creative in the minutia and anticlimactic in the whole. Pitt and Keneer and Levels work well in their roles but can't make up for a story which is about as satisfying as a baloney sandwich on Thanksgiving Day. A no brainer for channel surfers.