Sex & the Other Man

I wish I could take credit for that "original" summary line, but "unfortunately" someone else came up with it. And renamed this movie in the wake of "50 shades of Grey"! Name changes of movies are nothing out of the ordinary in Germany, which make people believe they are about to see a new movie or something that reminds them of something else (both in this case).

Unfortunately the movie does not live up to any standards, has aged badly and you can't stop but wonder how and why Stanley Tucci got involved ... Well I guess there are worse things than working with K. Wuhrer of course, but still. The opening scene alone which reminded me a lot of people "acting" (I mean obvious acting as in: we are in a play or filming a scene - a movie within a movie kind of thing to boil it down), falls flat on its belly. The OTT (especially from the other male lead) is beyond ridiculous and unfortunately not even played for laughs, but very serious, which doesn't work at all.

Not sure if I watched the unrated version, but there was nudity and even if there is or was more of that, it wouldn't have helped the movie either.

If it weren't for Kari and her body, this terribly slow and IQ sapping character drama would have been a complete waste of time. However, as crude as this may sound if you can see the unrated version, it sure beats watching re-runs of Mama's Family.

Its a low budget b movie with some OK performance. the plot was nice and it was getting good but it really ruined the stupid ending. i was not expecting that end, even though its kinda happy ending.

an unemployed guy has really stunning gf but they have no sex because of previous miscarriage and gf is horny as hell. and they both are broke as hell too. until one day bf found out that her boss is trying flirt her. so one night he caught his gf cheating with her boss and then he decided to extort him. there the film goes intresting . some really hot nude scenes of kar wuhrer, she has really damn perfect body. but those sex scenes really need some good editing and direction.

anyhow, i wasnt expect that ending, because the way movie is going on. and its not good or satisfying.

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bad ending? yeh .. first the bf caught his gf cheating on him, and then he realise that his gf also developing some feelings for another guy, and even then she tried to free the another guy. and almost agreed to runaway with him because she also believed that her bf is sick n broke.

but the ending shows that both gf bf end up together, but from her expression she regret to stay with bf.

a good ending.. it would be good ending, if that gf runaway with another guy , but then bf caught them both or kill them or something.

Engaging movie with a stage feel (most of the movie takes place in two rooms) and and eccentric sense of humor - each of the characters is flawed but I empathized with them. Jessica ends up having to make a decision and having to deal with Bill's jealousy.

Stanley Tucci is terrific in this quirky little film. Very sexy. Very funny. A specific brand of comedy that only gets a chance in this kind of independent film. Acting is solid all around and the music is great.