
Flicks, Dominic Corry
Taking a considerably less histrionic approach to the topic of sex addiction than 2011's torment-fest Shame, this light drama manages to highlight the controversial affliction in a mature and impactful manner.
Full reviewAll-star dramedy showing the slow road to recovery for three sex addicts. Stars Mark Ruffalo, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim Robbins, Joely Richardson, Josh Gad and Alecia Moore (aka pop star Pink). The directorial debut from the writer of The Kids Are All Right, Stuart Blumberg.
Taking a considerably less histrionic approach to the topic of sex addiction than 2011's torment-fest Shame, this light drama manages to highlight the controversial affliction in a mature and impactful manner.
Full reviewThis feel-good look at a condition many refuse to acknowledge as a disease skips the self-pity and gets right to the heart of the issue: namely, the very real problems sex addicts have in creating interpersonal relationships.
Full reviewDespite Gwynnie and her lingerie-clad lap-dancing, this sober, issue-based dramedy is preachy and a tad soapy, rather than provocative. Fine acting, though.
Full reviewBlumberg doesn't exempt his characters from responsibility, nor does he keep himself at arm's length. He's right there with them, one day at a time.
Full reviewMost ... of the movie never transcends a screenwriting formula that makes you uncomfortably aware of the machinery driving it all.
Full reviewThe many-threaded approach makes it feel narratively rich and sophisticated, but it also shorthands and shortchanges some of the most interesting characters.
Full reviewA compassionate and frequently funny look at sex addiction that rolls out too many pat developments to muster much depth.
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