The Sex Movie (2006) User Reviews

Wow I just lost 2 hours of my life

[ikindaforgotit-1 · 1/10 · 7 May 2008]

I'm sorry. I really trusted the other reviews and thought this would be a really smart movie.

And I was so, so, wrong. The beginning of the movie is very promising, though it doesn't really explain why the characters are where they are in the first place. There is no context.

But you forgive them, because the writing seems really witty and fast-paced, even though none of the characters change and the story goes nowhere. And then goes somewhere--completely uncalled for. I don't even get where this movie idea came from. It's completely bizarre and delusional! If curiosity gets the best of you, then watch this movie. Otherwise, save yourself the trouble and read one of the spoilers, because you will keep waiting for a tie-in to the chaos and it will never happen.

A movie about sexual identity and being honest about it...

[hbh-2 · 7/10 · 25 October 2007]

The acting is top notch, the dialogs are also great - however the characters are a bit too "perfect" to portrait real life, but in a movie it works. In reality people are rarely (if ever) this good in expressing polished/perfect ideas, with smart and witty comments, perfectly timed and executed. But in a movie it works and comes across both funny and in place - we believe in the characters, they are cool, like we would sometime want to be. Perhaps the director could have used the dogme approach to the film - it would have become more believable?

Here's my conclusion; what is this movie really all about? What is being told to us? What do we think when it is all over and done? OK I will try to express my view: When looking back at the story I feel that the "straight" angle is somewhat missing; as all 4 seem to end up homosexual (or bisexual). Perhaps the intention of this movie is to tell us that everyone is not locked into a sexual finite box, that deep down, when the mental armor we put up around our sexual being is removed (by the right words, setting or persons)? Perhaps that is the directors view? When looking back at how the movie ends.

If I agree? Yes, I kinda do. We are sexual beings, man or female, and sex does not always have to be about reproducing our selves. It CAN be a good experience, just focusing on the pleasure-part. Not always, but it should be explored at some point in anyones life.

I think the "gay dude" explains this rather good in the movie at some point. If one think back and remembers how sex was first encountered, how the feelings where, before being "programmed" by society, porn, TV, books, parents, or whatever - what is felt inside oneself - I do not think it was important if one had sex alone or with a boy/girl - but rather with a person - another individual - mostly someone at the same level and age. We can close our eyes and imagine. Later we turn into either heterosexuals or homosexuals and this become the norm. But even later in life it is possible to return to the "source" and have sex without thinking it to death. If one is safe in his/her sexual identity. Sometimes friction does the trick and is all that we need :-)

Even if you paint a zebra black, it's still a zebra - it does not become the black stallion - or whatever.... Go see the da*n movie!

The Sex Movie – Are You Curious?????

[hiteshrawat · 8/10 · 21 January 2008]

I don't understand why this movie is so underrated. I always been a fan of small but intelligently scripted movie and this movie is certainly one of them. I saw this movie just because I thought the name was so eye catching but after watching the movie I think the movie is much more gripping than the name.

The movie is about four friends having different sexual tastes or orientations-Two guys and two gals- who stay over one of their friend's apartment for the night. The movie is about how these all four people defend and boasts about their sexual orientation as superior by attacking each others sexual orientations. The consists of four characters J.D- the straight guy, Kris – also a straight girl, Rafe – gay man and Heidi – the lesbian.

The script, the story and the dialogs especially when these people where discussing sex is very impressive. Although the camera work is not upto the mark that may be because they want to present is as a cam shot story but anyways that doesn't effected me.

I would certainly suggest people to watch this movie but only to the adults.

8/10 for me.

Another interesting indie film - strong acting

[furrydad · 8/10 · 20 September 2009]

This is kind of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf" meets "Friends". As IMDb points out, much of the movie was actually filmed in sequence, and it kind of shows. The male actors start off kind of rocky, but by about 15 minutes in, they're quite believable. Michelle Mosley and Eleese Longing are spot on from the very first mark.

While the situation seems bizarre, it does kind of remind me of the intense passion of being in your early twenties, where people aren't always kind with their emotions or those of others and manipulation just for the fun of it isn't unknown. When there's a lot of hurt inside and not a good language or forum to safely get it out, these things actually do happen. If you've ever lived through anything like that, then you'll recognize these characters.

Overall, I liked the film. The production value is oddly in tact with the bizarreness of the film. At first it really feels stilted, but as the action speeds up, the film making becomes really quite good. Since I am seeing the same thing as with the male actors, I'm wondering if there's some hidden point here - or if it just got better because it was in sequence.

It's worth seeing if you like character driven films that reflect the idea that no matter how sure of ourselves we look on the outside, there's always an inner frailty.

Interesting

[endymionng · 8/10 · 19 October 2007]

Seems like a filmed stage production in a small theater, and start out with somewhat weird acting vibes that sounds a little false... - (This does make a little sense at the end though) and after the first 20 minutes acting is top notch. Personally I would have liked just a little more explanation as to why these 4 people get together and "party" like this, but then again people today are increasingly open so i guess its not totally out of the question - and of course the drugs and drink helps the credibility. Explaining sexuality in these 4 people is a stretch but it is fascinating to seem them push each others buttons and they make a lot of good points about how we view these still (sigh) controversial subjects. The ending is a little forced and hurried but okay. Technically there are some problems were the microphone(s) are in the wrong direction so some sentences are difficult to hear (if at all possible see a version with subtitles), but camera work and lighting etc is nice.

Michelle Mosley and Eleese Longino shine !

[tuti1403 · 8/10 · 30 November 2006]

I've just seen this film in "The 14th Mix Brazil Sexual Diversity Cinema Festival" (Rio de Janeiro).

Nice movie ! It's all centered in a discussion between bisexual and open-minded girl Kris, homophobic straight guy J.D., a lesbian girl (Heidi) and a gay man (Rafe).

The script was well-developed and the dialogues quite interesting.

In the center of the story, the girls get more attention and Michelle Mosley (who reminded me of Mischa Barton) and Eleese Longino (a less beautiful and sexy version of Jessica Biel) live up to the opportunity with a great duel (with breakthrough performances) between the two characters and the men (J.D. and Rafe) around them.

Looking forward to seeing the girls again as well as the next film from this director.

Cast: Michelle Mosley (Kris), Matthew Tyler (J.D.), Eleese Longino (Heidi) and Mike Fallon (Rafe).

An episode of Friends on "e"

[sunscri · 10/10 · 29 September 2007]

Fun, thought-provoking and brilliantly shot. The outstanding acting of the quartet aligns perfectly with a very witty story. You felt as if you were there in the room with these characters and experienced every emotion squared. Michelle Mmm... is a particular stand-out.

The spot-on directing is to be applauded for a first-time feature. What should have felt claustrophobic was actually engaging with the combo of a lively set and captivating camera angles. I could easily see this as a stage play as well.

Kudos to creator/director Lawrence for his unique vision. There are so many movies about "gay" or "straight" but this is one of the few that addresses the fluidity of attraction (yes, I said fluid).

I look forward to more from the stellar team of talent involved with this film!