Product Details

• Actors: Mitchell Anderson, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Seymour Cassel, Lori Petty, Serena Scott Thomas
• Directors: P.J. Castellaneta
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Studio: TLA Releasing
• DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004
• Run Time: 110 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000228T40
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,348 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
The title suggests some God-awful, trying-too-hard sex farce, but Relax... It's Just Sex! is a surprisingly layered comedy that takes some serious and compelling emotional turns. Jennifer Tilly (Bound, Bullets over Broadway) plays Tara, a straight woman who's something of a den mother to a circle of friends, most of whom are gay or lesbian. While she tries to get pregnant with her new boyfriend, her friend Vincey (Mitchell Anderson) finally meets a guy he likes, an artist named Buzz (T.C. Carson), only to bring him to a dinner party where Buzz hooks up with Javi (Eddie Garcia), who has recently discovered that he's HIV positive. Meanwhile, Sarina (Cynda Williams from One False Move) has just learned that her lover, Megan, has slept with a man and runs into the arms of Robin (Lori Petty, Tank Girl, A League of Their Own). The movie takes story lines that could have been soap-opera clichés and rescues them with clever but realistic dialogue and strong, surprising performances. Over the course of the film the characters grow increasingly genuine, giving some of the twists in their lives an unexpected emotional impact. Relax... It's Just Sex! didn't get much of a release in theaters, perhaps because it's a sympathetic, realistic portrayal of gay men and lesbians, including some graphic sex. The transfer from film to video has marred the cinematography, giving the film a somewhat fuzzy image, but don't let that put you off from this refreshing, funny, and moving film. --Bret Fetzer

Product Description
A captivating, poly-sexual, multi-racial romantic comedy that revolves around the tangled relationships and love affairs of an extended group of close-knit friends. Stars Jennifer Tilly, Mitchell Anderson, Lori Petty, Cynda Williams. Includes commentary with Jennifer Tilly and Lori Petty, along with never before seen Outtakes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply something different and wonderful, January 27, 2000

By	Lance Rice (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Relax ... It's Just Sex (DVD)

Mitchell Anderson leads a great ensemble cast in this story of a gay man who after a second hate crime leaves his colorful cast of friends to find himself. While Mitchell is wonderful it's the rest of the cast including Jennifer Tilly and Lorie Petty who STEAL the show. The speech given by Lorie's girlfriend in the movie was one of the most heartfelt scenes I've ever witnessed in a movie. It's worth the price of the DVD itself. At it's heart it's a comedy with dramatic elements. Definitely a must have.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was expecting, April 30, 2000

By	Angela "kneadingyou" (Fort Worth, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Relax ... It's Just Sex (DVD)

I bought this DVD based on the reviews I had read on here. I wasn't quite sure what to expect. What I got was a totally interesting, intriguing and though provoking movie that provides laughs and tears. One thing is for sure, if you have a problem with gay people, this isn't the movie for you. This shows (sorta) some of the aspects of gay and lesbian life but ultimately it's about relationships, regardless of gay or straight. I found some of the movie disturbing because things happen that I didn't quite expect but still an awesome movie that says something about life. Don't miss this one.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This film made every one I know - Cry - It's BEAUTIFUL!, November 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Relax It's Just Sex [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a film that will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride... I cried so hard during this movie. It's not really about sex... it's about the friendships that happen once in a lifetime... deep friendships... and the love that's forged in them. Jennifer Tilly was outstanding in this role. Lori Petty and Cynda Williams have a scene that will touch your heart. If you watch it for the first time... make sure you have a box of kleenex handy!