Its strength first comes from the bold ridicule and rebellion against moral dogma. The notorious Marquis de Sade in history was portrayed as an image of both good and evil who insisted on his own obsession with pornography, pursued freedom of speech, and fought to the death at all costs. Even, the positive meaning of its resistance to oppression is stronger. Geoffrey Rush's performance is truly amazing, subverting the traditional image of this historical figure.
Its power also comes from Kate Winslet's character as a maid. Although Winslet was still young at that time, his acting skills were already remarkable. Acting the girl who lived this cool love novel but maintained her virginity, her inner lust desire and the innocence and purity of her behavior formed a huge tension , which makes this image have moving power.
Of course, its power also comes from the plot, the terrifying and weird scenes in the mental hospital, the ludicrous and bizarre mix of the mentally ill performing erotic stage plays, and the ghastly horror of the doctor's punishment, all of which give people a sense of tension and wonder, effectively Alleviates the viewing fatigue caused by the procrastination of the plot.
In addition, the doctor's story is obviously based on Boccaccio's "Ten Days", which is really seamless and full of irony in this play. This man's inner lewdness and sanctimonious appearance are just in contrast to the maid, and the so-called pure little wife he cultivated in the monastery with all his efforts gave him a resounding slap in the face with his actions under the education of Sade's novels.
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