The ribald, extravagent and lusty adventures of The second Earl of Rochester originally dramatised for the stage by Stephen Jeffeys are given a cinematic outing. Indulgence and excess in 17th century England and Johnny Depp are an attractive pairing. Lots of scandal ensues as the Byronic anti-hero outrages polite society. But love comes knocking, when he meets a young actress (Samantha Morton). Dogged by production diffculties. 130 mins.