Non c'è due senza...

Like many Spanish films, this is weirdly bonkers. But once you get past halfway it all comes together nicely and you find yourself caring for all the characters and their romantic outcomes.

The more the merrier or... where two meet .. in spanish. Club Paradiso in spain, where you leave your feelings behind, according to their slogan. It's all about pleasure. A swingers club! And apparently, this lady who is to be married was here last night, and lost her engagement ring. So it's a treasure hunt to try and find it. One guy in a suit and tie says he doesn't want to be here, but he never seems to leave. It's a nutty night, and there's no real plot. Kind of like the ritz... its a night out at the sex club. A whole lot of boobs. Doesn't seem to be rated, since it's on netflix. Kissing and simulated sex. But about halfway through, everyone starts talking. And discussing. An emotional connection instead of sexual. Class, what have we learned here tonight? Its good. Directed by paco caballero.

The message of this story in the eyes of the script writer is clear: we should respect each other's sexual drives because there is no shame in it. And he expounds this through different storylines, including 2 married couples, a gay couple, cousins, and a woman who's getting married the day after.

The stories are narrated in an easygoing way sans truly dramatic high points. The viewer tries to understand each of the characters, and he/she decides whether the message resonates in each story. But it feels superficial and you don't feel connected.

The film, however, has to be commended for its attempt to present a ticklish issue. Self-discovery, if it comes, is good for one's personal growth.

I'm always game for a sex positive story but I'm equally wary about how obnoxious they can be.

As our stories interweave throughout this club (I need one near me, seriously) they paint a picture about how our sexuality isn't really good or bad; you just need to have an emotional honesty with yourself and all other relevant individuals.

By turns, intriguing, sophomoric, bawdy and thoughtful, the one storyline not involved with the club is very disharmonious and is soured by a sort of smugness as well intentioned people seem to suffer.

The storyline of the cousin was so almost handled impeccably but they had to blow the subtlety.

To be honest I mostly watched to see if it would be the soft-core erotica I hoped it would be and asides from one fine pair of mini-lolas approaching the bar, it isn't.

Let's talk about you and me ... let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be ... let's talk about ... well the more the merrier I reckon, yes? Because this movie is about intercourse ... it is about the most fun thing or pasttime we can have. Ok one of the most fun, I'm not trying to take anything away from any other fun activity you consider even a better use of your time.

That being said, there are a lot of taboos that are being touched upon here (no pun intended). And not just the obvious not being faithful to your partner - but also sexuality in itself. Like who loves whom - really inclusive. Not just heterosexual relationships then, but homosexual ones as well.

That may be something you do not want to engage on or with - and it is ok, if that is not something you want to see or deal with. As long as you are ok, with others doing what they love and not shaming anyone for anything. Add to that some humor and you could do worse ... this is fun. Despite some heavy themes ... and while it is quite sexual, I am not sure how titilating this will feel for some. It is more about furthering stories and getting somewhere with the characters it establishes, rather than ... coming (bad pun? Or along the humor of the movie? You decide)