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Rencontre, amour et sexe

Original title: The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
6.7K
YOUR RATING
Rencontre, amour et sexe (1999)
ComedySci-Fi

An anthropologist from an alien planet provides voice-over commentary for a documentary at human courtship, mating, and reproduction.An anthropologist from an alien planet provides voice-over commentary for a documentary at human courtship, mating, and reproduction.An anthropologist from an alien planet provides voice-over commentary for a documentary at human courtship, mating, and reproduction.

  • Director
    • Jeff Abugov
  • Writer
    • Jeff Abugov
  • Stars
    • David Hyde Pierce
    • Mackenzie Astin
    • Carmen Electra
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    6.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeff Abugov
    • Writer
      • Jeff Abugov
    • Stars
      • David Hyde Pierce
      • Mackenzie Astin
      • Carmen Electra
    • 45User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    David Hyde Pierce
    David Hyde Pierce
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Mackenzie Astin
    Mackenzie Astin
    • The Male (Billy)
    Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra
    • The Female (Jenny Smith)
    Markus Redmond
    Markus Redmond
    • The Male's Friend (Jimmy)
    Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu
    • The Female's Friend (Lydia)
    Lisa Rotondi
    Lisa Rotondi
    • The Female's Slutty Friend (Lana)
    Sharon Wyatt
    • The Male's Mother
    Jack Kehler
    Jack Kehler
    • The Male's Father
    Leo Rossi
    Leo Rossi
    • The Female's Father
    Antonette Saftler
    • The Female's Mother
    Marc Blucas
    Marc Blucas
    • The Female's Ex-Boyfriend
    Anne Gee Byrd
    • The Female's Boss
    Eric Kushnick
    Eric Kushnick
    • The Female's Brother
    Linda Porter
    Linda Porter
    • The Wise Old Woman
    Tyler Abugov
    • The Female's Fantasy Son
    Lynn Ann Leveridge
    Lynn Ann Leveridge
    • The Large Female
    Adam Abugov
    • The Male as a Cub
    William Morts
    William Morts
    • The Ex-Boyfriend's Friend
    • (as Billy Morts)
    • Director
      • Jeff Abugov
    • Writer
      • Jeff Abugov
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews45

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    8bobm64

    Pretty likeable late night, HBO-type fare.

    I watched this at about 1:00 AM one morning. My channel surfing was naturally halted by Carmen dancing at a Disco. The surprising and amusing voice-over of many time Emmy winner, David Hyde Pierce, was also quite an attention getter. What followed was a pretty likeable, playful, and occasionally laugh out loud (sperm runners) spoof of the American dating moors. The male lead nicely portrayed an "average guy" in over his head with the stunning Carmen Electra. Her performance here was so easy and unforced, than, along with a couple of late night talk show appearance I've seen recently (namely Craig Kilborn), have really made me a big fan. Don't get the Dennis Rodman thing, but.....? The sex scenes, though tame, had a nice playful spirit, and except for a totally out of character, unnecessary tirade during the childbirth sequence, the movie could have been suitable, and probably appreciated, by a younger audience. Considering what must have been a fairly low-budget, a nice debut by the director. Give it a watch!!
    10csaw59

    Risque ...... but bloody funny!

    Bored, nothing to do, love a laugh, well this could be the perfect gap filler. Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (MHOTEH) could have quickly degenerated into the usual 'tit flick', but thanks to some very clever writing & the superb narration of David Hyde-Pierce this movie is lifted above others of its genre. I won't spoil MHOTEH by commenting on various scenes, however, the birth scene is not to be missed. Reality TV, who needs it!. A word of warning though, there is some very strong language & some very visual sex scenes, so discretion is required for younger viewers.
    8JulietV

    Surprisingly Good

    This came on HBO and I'll admit I spent the next five minutes looking for the remote control. (Yeah, that lazy.) But once I got into it, it was actually a really good movie! Apart from some scenes that made it look like a bad Woody Allen picture (okay, I find all of his films bad,) it was really funny. Carmen Electra surprised me -- she's a pretty good actress in this movie.
    billyatcamp

    A funny, entertaining satire of the old nature shows.

    I recently watched this film during the wee hours in the morning off TV and found it an excellent excuse not to go to bed. The film used the format of a '50s nature show to spoof the modern day relationship. It is not the most sophisticated film ever, but I think it makes its point. David Hyde Pierce is quite effective as the alien narrator, using his frank, matter-of-fact tone that is similar to that of his character on Frasier. The basic and almost elemental terms/phrases he uses to describe everyday items makes me think not only about what we, as humans, get wrong when we observe other animals, but also about the truly absurd things we do/own. It is true that the acting of those on-screen is not up to "awards" standards, Mackenzie Astin and Carmen Electra fill their stereotypical roles well. Don't go into watch this movie expecting everything, because you won't get it. But if you're looking for a little bit of fun to waste some time, give it a try. I give this film a rating of 3/5.
    shoelace

    surprisingly fun

    I caught this movie on cable one night after flipping through the channels. I caught the sight of a beautiful women.I did not even know it was Carmen Elecktra in the picture but she looked good. I then notice that David Hyde Pierce was narrating what was trying to be a national geographic special on human mating, from the perspective of outer space aliens.This clever premise plus Miss Elecktra's obvious attributes hooked me for the movie. This was not an especially good movie but it had some charm and the actors played their parts well. This was a pleasant surprise that if you see it on cable it can be diverting. Sure it was predictable and at times cliché ridden; even annoying but I watched it to the end and enjoyed most of it. I especially liked the sperms on the track, the spermicide guy and the conception scene. Even though the movie made an attempt to make relationships seem complicated (which they are), the movie was not. Still worth a look, but don't inconvenience yourself.

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    • Trivia
      Jeff Abugov got his inspiration for the film after watching a nature documentary on the mating habits of animals.
    • Goofs
      When we first see the newborn, there is no umbilical cord. A few shots later, the doctors cut the umbilical cord.
    • Quotes

      Narrator: [at the movies] Human females enjoy stories about one person dying slowly. The males prefer stories of many people dying quickly.

    • Crazy credits
      Filmed entirely on location on Earth.
    • Connections
      References Le Samouraï (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      2-Nite
      Words and Music by Michael Bramon

      Produced and Performed by Michael Bramon and the Groove Fanatics

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    • Release date
      • September 3, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Welb Film Pursuits / Jeff Abugov
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
    • Filming locations
      • 2598 Sierra Creek Rd, Agoura, California, USA(General Store on Weekend Getaway)
    • Production companies
      • Earthbound Human Productions Inc.
      • SearchParty Films
      • Welb Film Pursuits Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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