Interesting!
Added 10/18/2009
This is definitely NOT your typical romantic comedy, which is perhaps a very good starting point. The story-line is not very original: two people meet with the intent of having casual sex and end up finding themselves more involved in some sort of relationship than they predicted (or wanted to). The screen-play is also not particularly original or interesting.
Still, the movie works very well, in large part, I think, thanks to the two main characters. David Wenham and Susie Porter are just perfect in their roles and they play very very well their parts. The so-called "chemistry" between them works remarkably well, which is essential, because 90% of the screen time is taken by them and only them. I also really liked the fact that none of the two actors are particularly beautiful or in any sense "super" (nor does the director try to make them especially so. Many close-ups are quite ruthless in showing lines and wrinkles). This makes the whole story so much more real and interesting. The minor characters (friends of his or hers) that also sometimes appear to "comment" on the craziness that is happening to their friends are also well played.
Overall, not a masterpiece but a very nice and well done romantic sexy comedy!
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Well done!
Added 10/10/2008
Thanx for the swift delivery! The DVD is top quality and I'll be happy to be your customer again! All the best!
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Almost Better Than Sex
Added 1/9/2007
I had high expectations of this movie as I've heard it praised from several friends. Yes, the main draw for me was Mr. Wenham - and I was NOT disappointed. This movie is funny, sexy and just pretty wonderful.
Is it better than sex? Maybe... but if it's not, it's pretty darned close!
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How Many Have You Had?
Added 2/20/2006
This movie captures two people at a time in their life where they thought they might never be.
Meeting at another party, the same faces, the same old, same old..They would expect their liason to end in a similar fashion. The same old thing, a one night stand.
This meeting was different, a promise of nothing more than one night... Suddenly..a spark? A meeting of the minds? A comfort? The way these characters eventually relate, is through a mutual respect for each other, and a lust for each other. A wanting so inherent that words are not needed to express it.
They let their bodies do the talking.
What you get here, is a movie that hits the spot and talks to a generation of males and females in their late 20's early 30's.
The subtle hints of love and affection are there, and the acting flawless.
A beautiful love story set in a realistic situation.
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A charmer from Down Under
Added 10/30/2004
The only bad thing I can say about this film is the fact that it took nearly four years for it to reach the US. The tag line pretty much sums it up -- what was intended as a one night stand turns into more than the participants expect. Sexy -- definitely (I may never look at wildlife documentaries quite the same way again); funny -- in many places hilarious, especially when examining the Mars/Venus aspect of burgeoning relationships (toilet seats, dressing time); and surprisingly sweet. The stars are charming, attractive and very real, both emotionally and physically (after years of plastic Hollywood types, you have NO idea how pleasant it is to see a good looking guy who is NOT Mr. Universe, and a good looking woman without augmentation), and are ably supported by the rest of the cast, particularly the actress (whose name I now can't remember, my apologies!) who plays the cabbie and doubles as a relationship counselor.
There's a saying that life is what happens when you're busy making plans -- perhaps love is what can happen when you're busy having sex, if you let it. Well worth your time, and share it with a friend.
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Interesting!
Added 10/18/2009
This is definitely NOT your typical romantic comedy, which is perhaps a very good starting point. The story-line is not very original: two people meet with the intent of having casual sex and end up finding themselves more involved in some sort of relationship than they predicted (or wanted to). The screen-play is also not particularly original or interesting.
Still, the movie works very well, in large part, I think, thanks to the two main characters. David Wenham and Susie Porter are just perfect in their roles and they play very very well their parts. The so-called "chemistry" between them works remarkably well, which is essential, because 90% of the screen time is taken by them and only them. I also really liked the fact that none of the two actors are particularly beautiful or in any sense "super" (nor does the director try to make them especially so. Many close-ups are quite ruthless in showing lines and wrinkles). This makes the whole story so much more real and interesting. The minor characters (friends of his or hers) that also sometimes appear to "comment" on the craziness that is happening to their friends are also well played.
Overall, not a masterpiece but a very nice and well done romantic sexy comedy!
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Well done!
Added 10/10/2008
Thanx for the swift delivery! The DVD is top quality and I'll be happy to be your customer again! All the best!
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Almost Better Than Sex
Added 1/9/2007
I had high expectations of this movie as I've heard it praised from several friends. Yes, the main draw for me was Mr. Wenham - and I was NOT disappointed. This movie is funny, sexy and just pretty wonderful.
Is it better than sex? Maybe... but if it's not, it's pretty darned close!
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