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All-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.
- Director:
- Stuart Blumberg (feature debut)
- Writer:
- Stuart BlumbergMatt Winston
- Cast:
- Gwyneth PaltrowMark RuffaloTim RobbinsJoely RichardsonJosh GadPinkEmily MeadeCarol KanePatrick Fugit
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Dominic Corry
flicksTaking 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.
Not bad ... actually, pretty good.
The film definitely surpassed my expectations. At times funny, serious, or touching but always very human. Marked with several outstanding performances (including a great one from Pop singer turned actress Alecia Moore better known as P!NK) the film straddles a line between the dramatic and comic that is entertaining from beginning to end.
Variety
pressThis 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.
Total Film
pressDespite Gwynnie and her lingerie-clad lap-dancing, this sober, issue-based dramedy is preachy and a tad soapy, rather than provocative. Fine acting, though.
Time Out
pressBlumberg 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.
The New York Times
pressMost ... of the movie never transcends a screenwriting formula that makes you uncomfortably aware of the machinery driving it all.
The Guardian
pressThere's a generous pinch of very funny lines, mostly bestowed on Robbins.
The Dissolve
pressThe many-threaded approach makes it feel narratively rich and sophisticated, but it also shorthands and shortchanges some of the most interesting characters.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA compassionate and frequently funny look at sex addiction that rolls out too many pat developments to muster much depth.
Empire Magazine
pressA frothy affair with typically strong turns from Ruffalo and Paltrow.
Flicks, Dominic Corry
flicksTaking 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.
Variety
pressThis 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.
Total Film
pressDespite Gwynnie and her lingerie-clad lap-dancing, this sober, issue-based dramedy is preachy and a tad soapy, rather than provocative. Fine acting, though.
Time Out
pressBlumberg 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.
The New York Times
pressMost ... of the movie never transcends a screenwriting formula that makes you uncomfortably aware of the machinery driving it all.
The Guardian
pressThere's a generous pinch of very funny lines, mostly bestowed on Robbins.
The Dissolve
pressThe many-threaded approach makes it feel narratively rich and sophisticated, but it also shorthands and shortchanges some of the most interesting characters.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA compassionate and frequently funny look at sex addiction that rolls out too many pat developments to muster much depth.
Empire Magazine
pressA frothy affair with typically strong turns from Ruffalo and Paltrow.
Not bad ... actually, pretty good.
The film definitely surpassed my expectations. At times funny, serious, or touching but always very human. Marked with several outstanding performances (including a great one from Pop singer turned actress Alecia Moore better known as P!NK) the film straddles a line between the dramatic and comic that is entertaining from beginning to end.
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