Interesting film following the romances of a journalist. Famke Janssen traces her history of romances in her mind as she works diligently to meet a deadline for an article on romantic relationships to save her job. She uses this time to reflect on her on and off relationship with Jon Favreau. This film is a nice change of pace for Favreau. I would recommend this film if for nothing else then the scene with David Schwimmer.
61 Reviews
Maybe you can relate to it
SamRag15 August 2002
I must admit that I love this kind of films, where we follow the story of ordinary people through their struggle in relationships. It is wonderfully done her, with so many scenes which most of us can identify with, and so human outlook on the whole deal of falling in love and living with someone. Watch it and see if you can relate having been in similar circumstances, and hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as I did. 7/10
delightfully entertaining
lauriepio13 August 2002
Turned this on as a "well nothing else is on right now" idea, and was pleasantly surprised. I missed the first 10 minutes but watched until the end. I thought this was a nice movie, with quality acting and lots of good humor. Its minus was it was a familiar plot but the acting I thought set it apart. I like Jon and Famke together, they have nice chemistry (they also appear in "Made" together). I liked that it hit on topics/issues very close to my current relationship so I could relate better to the characters. I recommended it to my friends the next day. Its a good rental/cable option.
Entertaining, witty, insightful and brilliantly funny
AndeeCorr22 February 2003
If you are looking for a standard hollywood film with the standard hollywood jokes and the standard hollywood ending - Be prepared for a disappointment. If you are willing to put the stereotypical - boring - humour aside and open up for this entertaining, witty, insightful and brilliantly funny story - then this is the film for you.
Shot in only 21 days this is a masterpiece and definitely one of the funniest film's i have ever seen. Famke Janssen and Jon Favreau make a brilliant team and the onscreen chemistry between them makes the film seem ever more realistic.
Some of the jokes are worth repeating and talking about after watching this film - if you haven't seen it yet then go and get it and watch out for the french teacher, peaches and the little singer man.
If you have seen this film and still can't appreciate the brilliantness then maybe you'd have to wonder whether your humour is too spoiled by the overdrawn high budget hollywood stuff. But that's only my opinion.
Shot in only 21 days this is a masterpiece and definitely one of the funniest film's i have ever seen. Famke Janssen and Jon Favreau make a brilliant team and the onscreen chemistry between them makes the film seem ever more realistic.
Some of the jokes are worth repeating and talking about after watching this film - if you haven't seen it yet then go and get it and watch out for the french teacher, peaches and the little singer man.
If you have seen this film and still can't appreciate the brilliantness then maybe you'd have to wonder whether your humour is too spoiled by the overdrawn high budget hollywood stuff. But that's only my opinion.
A fun take on the same old stuff.
=G=10 February 2001
"Love and Sex" is an earnest effort in every respect. Janssen and Favreau play well off each other, the film has a clever script, some creative segues, and is is technically and artistically well done. The film's luke warm reception by critics and audience is probably due to it's failure to bring something fresh and new to the most challenging of genres; the tired, overworked romantic comedy.
favreau not at his best
macvader99927 November 2006
Since seeing Swingers I have become a big John Favreau fan but Love & Sex was not one of his greatest movies. The basis of the film is all in the title: love and sex. Favreau plays artist Adam Levy who meets Kate Welles (Famke Janssen) at one of his art exhibits. Soon thereafter, they begin dating and enjoy frequent sex. At first, their relationship is nothing but great and passionate. But as time passes the passion naturally fades and, eventually, Adam decides to call it quits with Kate. Overall, the movie is filled with witty dialogue and some memorable scenes (like how Adam picks up Kate at the art exhibit) but didn't finish strongly enough. I'd say the first half of the film was genuinely funny while the second half struggled through a cliché-filled plot and predictable ending. Still, if you're a fan of jon favreau then I'd recommend this film but don't expect as many laughs as in Swingers or a cameo by Vince Vaughn.
Horrible title, good film
intelearts25 September 2008
This is a good romantic comedy which some sharp dialogue, a little insight about how chemistry wins over looks, and the occasional foray into physical comedy.
A good date movie for those who aren't 100% convinced that romantic comedies are there cup of tea, it has a little edge to it (Though it could have been edgier and we would have liked it even more...) The plot of magazine writer who has a love at first sight encounter with an artist (And the art is one of the best things in the film - adding a nice darker tone to proceedings) We really do hate the name of this film: it sounds like Jarmuschian nightmare stuff: but L&S is actually a good fun romantic comedy with nice quips, fun plotting, and some good acting along the way.
Excellent after the break up movie, by the way....
A good date movie for those who aren't 100% convinced that romantic comedies are there cup of tea, it has a little edge to it (Though it could have been edgier and we would have liked it even more...) The plot of magazine writer who has a love at first sight encounter with an artist (And the art is one of the best things in the film - adding a nice darker tone to proceedings) We really do hate the name of this film: it sounds like Jarmuschian nightmare stuff: but L&S is actually a good fun romantic comedy with nice quips, fun plotting, and some good acting along the way.
Excellent after the break up movie, by the way....
A painful experience...
JBLOSS1 October 2001
This has got to be one of the duffest romantic comedies I have ever seen. The characters are annoying, not sympathetic at all and there is no chemistry between them. The plot is mediocre to say the least, verging on cliched. I know that within a week or so the only thing that I'll remember about this film is that it was total rubbish. Avoid unless you are already in a coma.
A light hand on heavy stuff with excellent acting
Screen-721 July 2000
Valerie Breiman treats the subject of love and sex with almost the perfect balance. It remains funny and light while treading on some pretty heavy issues. I saw it at a film festival and it was a welcome relief from the heaviness of many of the other films shown. This was the first time I had noticed Famke Janssen and I said, "I'll watch out for her because she will surely get a bigger film." Sure enough, she showed up in a good role in X Men. This is a great date film, by the way, if your date is at all open-minded. Despite the "sex" in the title, there isn't much shown. The language is a little over-the-top.
An enjoyable romantic comedy with talented actors & actresses
cloud197828 May 2001
This movie was highly enjoyable, and i thought the acting both strong and comedic. I am always impressed with Famke Jannsen's films, and i admire her for being able to portray roles in several different genres be it Action, such as "Goldeneye," or Horror, such as "The House on Haunted Hill" and "Lord of Illusions," and the Sci-fi/ Action flick "X-Men."
"Love and Sex," is a genuinely funny funny movie. Curl up on your sofa with your boyfriend or girlfriend and some popcorn rent this movie.
"Love and Sex," is a genuinely funny funny movie. Curl up on your sofa with your boyfriend or girlfriend and some popcorn rent this movie.
Horrible movie
gavin-156-8904791 September 2019
This is a stunningly horrible and lazy film. I watched this when it first came out years ago and didn't like it then but couldn't recall why. Recently found it in a charity shop and thought i'd give it another go as I thought the wife might appreciate it. Its such a a non-story/plot and Jon Favreau's character is a lazy, nasty, spoilt narcissist. Its impossible to fathom why Famke Janssen's character would fall in love with this nasty, petty little man. I can only imagine that Mr Favreau was playing this character on purpose but I'd have to go back and watch it again to see if its in the dialogue or in his performance and I don't think I could bare to do that.
I'm all for films where 'not much happens' in fact I often enjoy films like that and I pride myself on being able to watch 'almost' anything but this film made me so angry that I had to come on here and write the first IMDB review of a film i've ever bothered to write.
"Sex and Love" is one of my favorite romantic comedies of recent vintage.
djexplorer6 August 2001
"Sex and Love" is one of my favorite romantic comedies of recent vintage. It may in fact be may favorite.
It is from a decidedly 30 something, as opposed to 20 something, point of view. There is no question that that helps define its sub-genre, and its maturity.
I adore (and lust after) Framke Janssen, and deeply respect Jon Favreau. I was introduced to both by this movie. I have since gone looking for both in other films -- and have been rewarded in that quest.
This film does indeed dispense with the sex wars stereotypes of the moment and deal with two individual characters. At the same time, neither is the polar opposite of the sex stereotype (which might itself actually be a play off of the expected). Framke is a semi-promiscuous, very sexy but also "too tall", somewhat depressive and quirky woman. Favreau is not very good looking (which women, especially more intelligent and more experienced women tend to not care so much about), intense, highly intelligent, and if anything too oriented towards early commitment. At the same time he seems to have a very strong and experimental sex drive. All in all, he is in many ways what elite level late 90's women say (at any rate) they want the most in men.
But Jon develops a problem. Though he fights against it, he is in fact life experience jealous of Framke's 13 (as I remember) against his (rather amazing 3). (Both are very suppressed numbers, if you ask me.) He stays with women he sleeps with for six years. She hasn't had a relationship that lasted longer than six weeks, other than her high school French teacher (with a vanishingly small d**k). So one thing leads to another and they separate in a most friendly and civilized manner. Only to....
It is the detailed and very honest character development which makes this movie -- what it is all about. In fact it is a very "French" American romantic comedy -- set within a quintessentially American idiom.
I'd love to see many more like this.
It is from a decidedly 30 something, as opposed to 20 something, point of view. There is no question that that helps define its sub-genre, and its maturity.
I adore (and lust after) Framke Janssen, and deeply respect Jon Favreau. I was introduced to both by this movie. I have since gone looking for both in other films -- and have been rewarded in that quest.
This film does indeed dispense with the sex wars stereotypes of the moment and deal with two individual characters. At the same time, neither is the polar opposite of the sex stereotype (which might itself actually be a play off of the expected). Framke is a semi-promiscuous, very sexy but also "too tall", somewhat depressive and quirky woman. Favreau is not very good looking (which women, especially more intelligent and more experienced women tend to not care so much about), intense, highly intelligent, and if anything too oriented towards early commitment. At the same time he seems to have a very strong and experimental sex drive. All in all, he is in many ways what elite level late 90's women say (at any rate) they want the most in men.
But Jon develops a problem. Though he fights against it, he is in fact life experience jealous of Framke's 13 (as I remember) against his (rather amazing 3). (Both are very suppressed numbers, if you ask me.) He stays with women he sleeps with for six years. She hasn't had a relationship that lasted longer than six weeks, other than her high school French teacher (with a vanishingly small d**k). So one thing leads to another and they separate in a most friendly and civilized manner. Only to....
It is the detailed and very honest character development which makes this movie -- what it is all about. In fact it is a very "French" American romantic comedy -- set within a quintessentially American idiom.
I'd love to see many more like this.
Great date movie
Chris_Docker8 October 2000
Hugely enjoyable, and very watchable love-and-relationships movie that has plenty of humour but is basically remarkable for an excellent script. The performances are quite rounded but it's ultimately dialogue-driven and rather easy to forget by the next day.
Tragically unimaginative
Trey20622 May 2000
Kate is a jaded young woman who has trouble meeting and dating guys. Throughout the movie, you get to meet several of her loser boyfriends. And throughout the movie, you are subjected to Kate's cynical negative outlook on love and relationships. This negative viewpoint is continued throughout and presented as Ultimate Truth. I had a real problem with this. Why would anyone want to be taught about love, life, and dating from someone who is obviously so messed up? It would work if that was the joke, but it is not. For the jokes in the movie (which are neither funny nor original) to work at all, you have to believe what Kate is saying: that all relationships inevitably end up with bad or no sex, that the highest level a relationship can evolve to is when you are able to fart in front of your partner... You get the idea.
There is no movie in recent memory that comes close to upsetting the stomach as much as Love & Sex. Why did the filmmakers waste their time on such trash? Every joke in Love & Sex is something that I have experienced in another movie or in my own life. There is NOTHING original or creative about the story, the production, or the style. It is cynical, dumb and pointless. Mind numbing!
There is no movie in recent memory that comes close to upsetting the stomach as much as Love & Sex. Why did the filmmakers waste their time on such trash? Every joke in Love & Sex is something that I have experienced in another movie or in my own life. There is NOTHING original or creative about the story, the production, or the style. It is cynical, dumb and pointless. Mind numbing!
Fun to watch, fine acting, enjoyable dialogue, nice soundtrack
uberlibrarian4 November 2002
If you've been watching Jon Favreau's Dinner for Five on IFC, and enjoying it, as I have, you'll definitely enjoy this movie. Favreau is fun to watch, and this movie shows his strengths as an actor. Famke Jansen is a standout as Kate, the film's protagonist.
Looking through the External Reviews, linked on IMDB, it seems that many of the critics really disliked this movie, and I don't see why. It may not be Shakespeare, but why such a strong negative reaction to what is essentially a light, romantic comedy. Some even say there is no chemistry between Jansen and Favreau, and again, I just don't get it.
OK, so you've probably read the synopsis, 30ish single Kate is looking for love. 30ish Adam seems to be it. Then they break up. Then they try to move on. Then they drive each other crazy with jealousy. I won't go on to spoil the finish.
All that is pretty predictable, but the dialogue is well written. The actors are believable and connect with less of a sizzle than a warm melt. I enjoyed the build-up phase of the relationship that was the heart of the movie. The soundtrack songs were well chosen, and enhanced the film.
Overall, this movie is a nice time, and I'd probably watch it again.
Looking through the External Reviews, linked on IMDB, it seems that many of the critics really disliked this movie, and I don't see why. It may not be Shakespeare, but why such a strong negative reaction to what is essentially a light, romantic comedy. Some even say there is no chemistry between Jansen and Favreau, and again, I just don't get it.
OK, so you've probably read the synopsis, 30ish single Kate is looking for love. 30ish Adam seems to be it. Then they break up. Then they try to move on. Then they drive each other crazy with jealousy. I won't go on to spoil the finish.
All that is pretty predictable, but the dialogue is well written. The actors are believable and connect with less of a sizzle than a warm melt. I enjoyed the build-up phase of the relationship that was the heart of the movie. The soundtrack songs were well chosen, and enhanced the film.
Overall, this movie is a nice time, and I'd probably watch it again.
What a Waste!
cariart4 December 2000
Poor Famke Janssen just can't find Mr. Right! This film, supposedly a 'funny' take on relationships, may do more to promote celibacy than any film since 'Mr. Wrong'! As she bounces like a pinball from one screw-up to another, you may find yourself wanting to fast-forward the film to the decent guy she HAS to find, at SOME point...but SURPRISE! you probably won't like her FINAL decision, either! I sat slack-jawed, and needed a stiff drink after THIS turkey!
She says, early in the film, that she's better at giving oral sex than at understanding a loving relationship; if this is the extent of her knowledge of men, no WONDER she has problems!
When the BEST part of a 95-minute film is a one-minute cameo by David Schwimmer, you know you're in trouble!
Watch 'Splendor', it's LIGHTYEARS better!
She says, early in the film, that she's better at giving oral sex than at understanding a loving relationship; if this is the extent of her knowledge of men, no WONDER she has problems!
When the BEST part of a 95-minute film is a one-minute cameo by David Schwimmer, you know you're in trouble!
Watch 'Splendor', it's LIGHTYEARS better!
& Relationships
readams29 November 2002
mediocre film full of clichés
estragon!19 September 2006
Warning: Spoilers
I have to say I am stunned by the number of rapturous reviews of this film. It is nothing but a lonely-Friday-night fantasy for 30-something single women, full of clichés, predictable jokes and paint-by-numbers plot turns. Take Annie Hall, change the point of view to the woman's, and give it a warm-and-fuzzy "happy ending." Oh, and while you're at it, get rid of all the charm, witty writing, surprises and ideas.
Jon Favreau struggles mightily to inject some unpredictability and edge into this film, but there's just no saving it. This is the cinematic equivalent of being licked by a golden retriever -- cute and warm for a minute or two, but leaves you feeling icky and in need of a wash.
Jon Favreau struggles mightily to inject some unpredictability and edge into this film, but there's just no saving it. This is the cinematic equivalent of being licked by a golden retriever -- cute and warm for a minute or two, but leaves you feeling icky and in need of a wash.
Had promise, ended up just mildly enjoyable
DrAmanda30 May 2003
The screenplay was witty and had a sense of true comedic timing.
The movie only showcases a bit of what the screenplay held.Valerie Breiman wrote a fantastic script, but her direction was somewhat lacking, and I felt that the actors did the best they could with what she gave them. There were some elements of great comedy, but the timing was just a BIT off. A more experienced director could have played up the many one liners and the countless funny moments from Kate's love life. The ending just sort of showed up, which was disappointing, and she could have worked more of the new article deadline into the story. And unfortunately, the one serious moment in the story (which was acted very well) was too short and it could have been explored more, and could have exhibited itself further in the story as something like that affects someone very deeply, even Kate.
Jon Favreau is a very funny man and from what I've seen a pretty good actor. Famke Janssen, while best known as the best bad Bond Girl and Jean Grey from X-men, isn't known for her acting ability, having taken some roles in some very VERY bad movies. However, I think almost each and every time she makes a movie she gets better and better. This was the first time I'd seen her play something other than the one dimentional characters from her previous roles. I think that in 'Love and Sex' and also in the new 'X-2 X-Men United' she's starting to show some real acting chops, some true depth, indicating that she's more than just a former-model-turned-actress cliche. She turned out some very very funny scenes, but the director as I said earlier just missed out on the very jokes she had written. Hopefully, Ms. Janssen will start to get some meatier roles to play, based on the potential she showed here and the heart and soul she's brought to a comic book character for crying out loud. But that's another review and a completely different type of movie. I'd like to see her do more comedy.
Ms. Brieman gave a decent 1st time out movie, it just could have been so much more. I still really enjoyed it and if I had the money I'd go buy it. I got the humor, and appreciated it, even though it was poorly put on the screen. Maybe its because I'm just as neurotic as Kate and Adam.
The movie only showcases a bit of what the screenplay held.Valerie Breiman wrote a fantastic script, but her direction was somewhat lacking, and I felt that the actors did the best they could with what she gave them. There were some elements of great comedy, but the timing was just a BIT off. A more experienced director could have played up the many one liners and the countless funny moments from Kate's love life. The ending just sort of showed up, which was disappointing, and she could have worked more of the new article deadline into the story. And unfortunately, the one serious moment in the story (which was acted very well) was too short and it could have been explored more, and could have exhibited itself further in the story as something like that affects someone very deeply, even Kate.
Jon Favreau is a very funny man and from what I've seen a pretty good actor. Famke Janssen, while best known as the best bad Bond Girl and Jean Grey from X-men, isn't known for her acting ability, having taken some roles in some very VERY bad movies. However, I think almost each and every time she makes a movie she gets better and better. This was the first time I'd seen her play something other than the one dimentional characters from her previous roles. I think that in 'Love and Sex' and also in the new 'X-2 X-Men United' she's starting to show some real acting chops, some true depth, indicating that she's more than just a former-model-turned-actress cliche. She turned out some very very funny scenes, but the director as I said earlier just missed out on the very jokes she had written. Hopefully, Ms. Janssen will start to get some meatier roles to play, based on the potential she showed here and the heart and soul she's brought to a comic book character for crying out loud. But that's another review and a completely different type of movie. I'd like to see her do more comedy.
Ms. Brieman gave a decent 1st time out movie, it just could have been so much more. I still really enjoyed it and if I had the money I'd go buy it. I got the humor, and appreciated it, even though it was poorly put on the screen. Maybe its because I'm just as neurotic as Kate and Adam.
Aiming for mediocre - and succeeding.
dunmore_ego24 June 2007
Warning: Spoilers
Adam (Jon Favreau) and Kate (Famke Janssen) mix it up as a couple for a while, having the titular *Love and Sex*. Then they break up. While they each date other people, their feelings for each other resurface almost as much as they keep running into each other in social circles. They end up back together again. The end. Interesting, eh? Well, why do you keep patronizing these spongy, fungus-covered things that make the beyond-stale food in the back of your fridge look like French cuisine?
Another savagely average boy-girl "romantic comedy" with nothing new to say, nothing profound to offer and nothing remotely involving except for the chemistry between the two principals.
Famke and Favreau are fantastic - but only because I have a thing for Famke and Favreau both. Some good one-liners shot off by Favreau (doing his best Vince Vaughn) and some steamy, square-jawed sexiness exuded by Famke. But nothing can save this movie as the lame vehicle it tries so hard to be and succeeds at being; predicated on that ignorant, age-old stupidity that there's ONE person "out there" for you. (There are so many clichés that have become ingrained in our lexicon that we don't even question what they mean anymore. What exactly does "I will love you forever" mean? If you are bovine enough to believe these kinds of empty palliatives, you deserve every shard of emotional damage you put yourself through.)
The perp responsible for writing and directing this swill is surprise! a girl: Valerie Breiman. Which of course makes every word said about love and infatuation and anything else to do with "relationships" absolute bunk.
But enough about your girlfriend. This movie is pleasant enough but people: stop taking these fanciful flirtations as "truth" and marrying these fictional accounts to your aspirations and life pathways and decisions.
It's love and sex. One exists. One doesn't. Then you die.
Another savagely average boy-girl "romantic comedy" with nothing new to say, nothing profound to offer and nothing remotely involving except for the chemistry between the two principals.
Famke and Favreau are fantastic - but only because I have a thing for Famke and Favreau both. Some good one-liners shot off by Favreau (doing his best Vince Vaughn) and some steamy, square-jawed sexiness exuded by Famke. But nothing can save this movie as the lame vehicle it tries so hard to be and succeeds at being; predicated on that ignorant, age-old stupidity that there's ONE person "out there" for you. (There are so many clichés that have become ingrained in our lexicon that we don't even question what they mean anymore. What exactly does "I will love you forever" mean? If you are bovine enough to believe these kinds of empty palliatives, you deserve every shard of emotional damage you put yourself through.)
The perp responsible for writing and directing this swill is surprise! a girl: Valerie Breiman. Which of course makes every word said about love and infatuation and anything else to do with "relationships" absolute bunk.
But enough about your girlfriend. This movie is pleasant enough but people: stop taking these fanciful flirtations as "truth" and marrying these fictional accounts to your aspirations and life pathways and decisions.
It's love and sex. One exists. One doesn't. Then you die.
Hip and Real Look at Love
viva_la_riss15 February 2003
With somewhat of a depressing and pessimistic outlook, Kate (Famke Janssen) has experienced all types of men. However when she meets Adam Levy (Jon Favreau) all bets are off. Love & Sex takes you on a bumpy and up close ride at love, heartache and the wonderful and sometimes painful art of making up.
Awful & vulgar (vhs)
leplatypus19 August 2017
I taped it because of Famke who plays here a romantic part. In fact, i expected it was this and it's not : it's about her difficult relationships but at this level, it's quickly forgettable ! I notice that this movie is written and directed by a women and put Famke in the spotlight but the first thing the movie talks about it's blow-job ! Strange i thought that it was only men who were trash and vulgar ? So the girl power is just another fraud ??? Next, her feelings goes to Favreau ? wait, this unfunny guy, impolite and boring ? Yes, it's him
so i let you imagine what the movie is because me i have already watched it and it lost my time as never before !!! So even if Famke picks the same boyfriends than Amanda Peet in Jack & Jill, prefer that TV show over this poor movie for a fine cast playing romance !
FilmCreature Reviews 'Love & Sex'
FilmCreature20 June 2008
"I like being depressed. It makes me feel deep and introspective."
Famke Janssen is a joy to behold in this insightful, underrated portrait of an alarmingly cynical woman. 'Love & Sex' takes a refreshingly frank look at the politics of sex between two individuals. Janssen, whom I had only beheld in all her beauty in a few "meh" action flicks, puts mountains of charm and introspection into this performance.
She plays Kate Welles, a jaded women's magazine columnist who finds trouble with her foulmouthed boss for writing an article with step-by-step instructions on oral sex ("When life sucks, so should you!") This pretty much sets the tone for the film, which contains no nudity but some explicit sexual dialogue.
I'm not presenting this as a negative whatsoever. It's almost inspiring, in fact, seeing a romantic comedy (no matter how IFC it is) that is so candid about such matters.
Roger Ebert, the best critic out there, gave the film a negative review, feeling that "In successful screen romance, there needs to be the sense that the partners are happy simply to be there with one another, that there is a physical yearning, and not simply the need to talk fast enough to stay ahead of the one-liners." I would agree, partially. 'Love & Sex' is not perfect, far from it. At times it can seem like a series of one-liners, but would you rather have a train of quick and biting one-liners for dialogue, or a wretched dredge through moronic cheeseball sentimentality? I prefer the former.
Overall, 'Love & Sex' is a shrewd and funny mix of Woody Allen and 'Sex and the City', and I would recommend it to open-minded moviegoers looking a quick and pleasing comedy with satisfying bite.
3/4
Famke Janssen is a joy to behold in this insightful, underrated portrait of an alarmingly cynical woman. 'Love & Sex' takes a refreshingly frank look at the politics of sex between two individuals. Janssen, whom I had only beheld in all her beauty in a few "meh" action flicks, puts mountains of charm and introspection into this performance.
She plays Kate Welles, a jaded women's magazine columnist who finds trouble with her foulmouthed boss for writing an article with step-by-step instructions on oral sex ("When life sucks, so should you!") This pretty much sets the tone for the film, which contains no nudity but some explicit sexual dialogue.
I'm not presenting this as a negative whatsoever. It's almost inspiring, in fact, seeing a romantic comedy (no matter how IFC it is) that is so candid about such matters.
Roger Ebert, the best critic out there, gave the film a negative review, feeling that "In successful screen romance, there needs to be the sense that the partners are happy simply to be there with one another, that there is a physical yearning, and not simply the need to talk fast enough to stay ahead of the one-liners." I would agree, partially. 'Love & Sex' is not perfect, far from it. At times it can seem like a series of one-liners, but would you rather have a train of quick and biting one-liners for dialogue, or a wretched dredge through moronic cheeseball sentimentality? I prefer the former.
Overall, 'Love & Sex' is a shrewd and funny mix of Woody Allen and 'Sex and the City', and I would recommend it to open-minded moviegoers looking a quick and pleasing comedy with satisfying bite.
3/4
if you have to see a chick flick
cuchillo19 November 2001
If, for some reason, you are forced into watching a chick flick, this might not be too hideous. You should be able to squirm your way through the hour and a half of wretched, predictable plot. And don't think that maybe you'll get to see Famke nude, that won't happen either. The protagonist made me hate her by stupid decision after stupid decision. Bleecchhh.
Delightfully uplifting reality....
sommerrayne6 June 2006
This film is an excellent example of what is good in Hollywood. The writing is inventive, never dull, but most importantly REALISTIC. No matter how tattered or tranquil your relationship history - you will connect with at least one of the characters. Both Jon and Famke are ultra believable and endearing characters. The plot line, direction, and semi-anti-climatic ending do not necessarily leave you wanting more but leave you feeling satisfied that you have just enjoyed one of the great indie films left out there. This IS a movie that most women will LOVE and some men (the ones greatly opposed to "chick flicks") will most likely not enjoy. Word to the wise, if you can get your guy to watch the first 10 minutes of this movie it is almost certain to be satisfying. Certainly one of my FAVORITE movies...
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