Sons & Lovers (2003)

Thanks to English author D.H. Lawrence, bookish babes were turned on by his page-turning novels. Later, these works worked up audiences per Ken Russell’s skinematic adaptations Women in Love (1969) and The Rainbow (1989) as well as the miniseries Lady Chatterley (1993) featuring Joely Richardson and Sean Bean. Of course, we can’t forget Jack Cardiff’s British flick Sons and Lovers (1960) starring Dean Stockwell as Paul Morel. The ravishing Rupert Evans would take on the role in the same-named small screen reboot. Under the direction of Stephen Whittaker, Sons & Lovers (2003) is one costume drama that requires few costumes — at least when it comes to showcasing the fab flesh on Mr. Evans! In fact, The Guardian said Rupert “looked like a brunette Brad Pitt.”  Yet we think Mr. Pitt looks more like a blonde Rupert! With his boyish good looks, toned frame, beautiful head of hair and smoldering blue eyes, Evans is the English standard for masculine perfection. Plus, he wonderfully captures the anguish of being a love-torn artist in the years before World War I. In other words, this sexy period piece makes the most of the alluring actor’s ASSets! Throughout the 2-part television event, Rupert reveals his rump as well as his impeccable pecs. If that’s not arousing enough, the handsome hunk shows off his junk when he’s in bed with his lady love Clara Dawes (Esther Hall). Whether shedding his threads indoors or strutting his stuff in the buff on the beach, Ru will make you spew!