A scathing look at Britain in the post-Thatcher era, Mike Leighs Naked stars David Thewlis as Johnny, an unemployed layabout with a philosophical bent and a nasty edge. In the opening scene, hes committing rape, and before the credits even roll, hes also stolen a car to flee from Manchester to the London home of an old girlfriend (Lesley Sharp). The films loose, sprawling narrative follows Johnny as he randomly makes his way through the streets of London, encountering a homeless Scottish couple, a nightwatchman and a series of women whom he charms and discards. He lives defiantly outside of the system, refusing to conform to the demands of anyone (including himself). ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide