The secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney reveal both the fetishes and the repercussions that come with sharing them.The secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney reveal both the fetishes and the repercussions that come with sharing them.The secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney reveal both the fetishes and the repercussions that come with sharing them.
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With The Little Death I feel like we've finally turned a corner with Australian films - especially comedies. Writer/Director Josh Lawson has put together a brilliantly funny, original film that needs to be seen.
The Little Death examines several suburban Austalian couples' and how their sex lives and fantasies affect their relationships. As Josh's character Paul mentions in a scene, "Whatever happened to good old, run of the mill sex? People have to complicate it with all this kinky stuff".
Each couple have a fascinating, hilarious, heart-warming story that never seems over the top. This movie is laugh-out-loud hilarious, and I can't remember the last time we got that in an Australian comedy. Do yourself a favour - do not miss this movie!!!
The couples are all real, cringingly-so in some cases. There are some hilarious moments (especially the sign language translation call) and some scary, sad and ironic parts too.
Some of the characters are more likable than others. There is some political incorrectness and a small amount of nudity.
Definitely recommend this for a break from Hollywood action thrillers or sickly sweet rom coms.
It doesn't have a great story or a ground breaking story telling and is not a typical romantic comedy or drama or a classic (if you are looking for one). It is just a drama-comedy-romantic( yeah bit of everything ) movie about sexual fantasies and relationship which was beautifully crafted (no obscene references/jokes and nudity). All the segments/narratives are unique, funny and are close to original stories.The best part was the last segment, which was really romantic and I am sure everyone will love it.
The movie is for everyone , so if you are looking a novel comedy (not extreme ), you are going to enjoy this movie for sure. DON'T MISS IT.
It's not even that it's an "alternative" film. The actors have that glossy soap-opera-star quality to them that I hate so much about Hollywood. They live in better apartments than me, they drive better cars then me (or, they drive cars), their engagement rings are way clunkier than anything I could afford. One major difference between this and the standard Hollywood fare is that the whole shindig is never trying to suck up to me by trying to make me feel like I'm part of this world. Most of all, though, the script is simply outstanding. As it should be if someone has to invest a mountain of money to turn it into a movie. Next, the actors know their craft. They're not just better looking people whom someone has put in front of a camera. And that's pretty much all their is to the big mystery why Hollywood apparently can't make a good sex comedy.
PS: This movie entertained me while I was watching it, and kept me thinking afterwards.
IMDb describes the film as "a truly original comedy about sex, love, relationships and taboo." and I would certainly agree with them. Write and director, Josh Lawson (Anchorman 2), perfectly combines the awkwardness of discussing sex and fetishes with a funny and provocative insight into the lives of these fictional couples.
From foot fetishes to rape fantasies, nothing is off limits here and the unfortunate involvement of a sign language translator in a sex chat call tops it off perfectly and had me dreading the next scene for fear of my sides actually splitting.
In simple terms, The Little Death is a humorous take on some moderately serious views on modern day sex and gives the more vanilla viewer an insight into the lives of people who could easily be our neighbours.
My vote, 8/10. Just watch out for the resident sex offender, Gollywogs can be a frightening distraction....
Marc Tew entertainment.uk.to
Did you know
- TriviaThe title comes from a 19th century euphemism for orgasm, originally the French "la petite Morte".
- Quotes
Maureen: She's not younger than me. She's not skinnier than me. She's not prettier than me. Why couldn't it just be me?
Phil: Because she's softer than you. She's quieter than you. She doesn't yell at me. She doesn't call me an idiot or tell me to shut up all the time. She listens to me. She's nice to me. She doesn't make me feel like the only thing stopping her from being happy... is me.
- Crazy creditsDiagrams from medical/ anatomical text and sexual guides appear behind the initial section of the credits.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Little Death: Sex. Relationships. Comedy. (2014)
- SoundtracksJust Like a Woman Should
Performed by Kylie Auldist
Written & Produced by Michael Yezerski
Published by Control (APRA)
Vocal Engineer: Graeme Pogson
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $18,238
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,118
- Jun 28, 2015
- Gross worldwide
- $601,162
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1