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3.0 out of 5 stars
A Chilean Comedy With Sex On The Brain And Everywhere Else, November 14, 2006
This review is from: Sex with Love (DVD)
"Sexo Con Amor" isn't really what I had expected. It's been a long time since I've seen a picture so sex obsessed. Every character in the movie is ruled by his/her urges. Men, in particular, are completely unable to control themselves--and fidelity, love and commitment fall by the wayside whenever a hot woman is present. It's a pretty limited worldview, but that would be OK if anything was going on intellectually in this film. Content to be a slapstick farce, however, I gave up trying to divine any kind of understanding or logic in these characters.
That said, there are moments in "Sexo Con Amor" that are amusing. It's not a laugh out loud type of humor (to me, anyway)--more of a roll my eyes in disbelief type. It's fast paced, the actors engaging and really throwing themselves into their roles. So I appreciated that--but I can't help it, I kept feeling like I was watching some crazy sexed-up foreign version of "Three's Company." That is the level of sophistication.
I didn't particularly dislike this film, but in a few months I'm sure I won't remember a second of it. It could have been something special, especially with this cast--but it's content to be an empty headed amusement. While I'd rate this 2 1/2 stars, I am going to round up in this case for an absolute lack of pretension. Check this out with very limited expectations--and if you have serious issues with casual adultery, avoid this movie at all costs. KGHarris, 11/06.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Goofy, but I loved it, November 9, 2006
This review is from: Sex with Love (DVD)
Who knew that Chileans could be so goofy? Certainly not I. I must admit initially I was attracted by the box cover and was really anticipating much of anything. But then I watched it. And watched it again. And if I had a lousy day at work, I'll watch it again. It's light (ok, non-existent)on message or moral judgment, but some days you just can't be bothered with heavy. And oh, by the way, Sigrid Alegria is my new favorite actress.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious View into Chilean Sexuality, October 4, 2008
This review is from: Sex with Love (DVD)
I was priveleged to see this movie in theaters while living for a decade in Santiago. I ordered the DVD as a gift once it became available.
The movie follows the stories of various Santiaguinos, of varied socioeconomic backgrounds (an elementary school teacher, a butcher, a writer, and a successful architect) and show their handling of myriad daily sexual issues that they face.
For those unfamiliar with Chile and its people, this movie is a huge step forward from the standard conservative and inhibited Chilean persona.
It is both hilarious and touching (albeit explicit; not for anyone under 18). It does not disappoint.
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