RNMorton
And thoroughly enjoyed pretty much every minute of it. Film follows a daisy chain of relationships until the circle is closed at the end. This is exactly what I hoped a movie like Sidewalks of New York would be (but definitely WAS NOT). A look at real-life-type relationships from many different points of view. My favorites were Tom Everett Scott (always a favorite for me, nobody underplays like him) and Azura Skye, their scenes together are precious. I know there's been other movies with a shfiting focus like this one but derivative or not it hit the spot. Worth checking out despite the risqué title.
Screen-7
I admit it... I watched this movie for the title. I live in a highly censored country yet they were showing it on Star Movies! I expected B-movie tawdry but was rewarded with a good movie about sex.The movie is a decent exploration of the ripple effect of sex -- not a masterpiece -- but a thoughtful look at the subject.It's not a spoiler to say that the story line jumps from partner to partner through a series of sexual encounters. At times, the links loop around to reveal connection even the character are unaware of.It reminded me of the STD warnings that when you have sex with a person, you are also having sex with every one of THEIR partners.With any ensemble caste movie, the acting isn't equal but there really is no bad acting in this film. I thought Anne Heche really stood out and her performance makes this a "must see" for Heche fans (like me.)If I was a TV director, I'd take this idea and turn it into a mini-series. Each one of the sub-plots could have been given given its own 73-minute treatment and explored a few of the loose ends that could not be developed in 96 minutes.
Suzanne Licht
This is an excellent, non-linear film of intimate social mores. The dialog is very well written, with completely believable characters. It is at times funny, heartbreaking, and on some levels disturbing. The acting is world-class, with a wonderful cast. It deals with the complexity of one's sexual life, which can take directions that are against one's overall health and integrity. Each scene was tight and spare, leading beautifully into the next. Human sexuality is probably one of the great mysteries, and it has been given a brilliant and unyielding observation here. The score was at times breathtakingly beautiful. I hope to see more from this writer, director and composer.
thesociety
You follow a a person through their life highlighting the moments when they are concerned/talking about sex. After they have sex, you follow their partner until that person's next encounter, and so on. 7 or 8 people in all, seeing their sex life from their perspective. A lot of viewpoints, perspectives and situations. Its an enjoyable romp :) through these lives, frame-worked by time spent with the beginning and ending character "lorna", who makes the movie. The story and situations themselves lacked imagination. The dialog was smart, maybe the best part. The score was nice listening and went well with the brisk pace. Overall it was kind of stale. Cute and lame.
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