Jonathan McQuarry, a meek accountant, stumbles into a sex ring that changes him from his mediocre existence to that of a man that has known the real thing. His lawyer friend, Wyatt Bose (Wherever do they get these names from, it's beyond comprehension) has something else in mind, he wants to use McQuarry for his own personal enrichment. For that, Bose devises what appears a flawless plan in which he will become a millionaire. Little prepares him for an ironic twist in which his best laid scheme will backfire.
Directed by Marcel Langenegger, who used to be in advertising, the film doesn't live up to its promise. There are many false moves that makes the viewer think something's wrong from the start. Written by Mark Bomback, who was responsible for the Bruce Willis' vehicle "Live Free or Die Hard", the movie relies on the viewer's willingness to go along with a premise that makes not much sense. Mr. Langenegger, working with Italian cinematographer Dante Spinotti, gives us a film that is full of dark colors to emphasize, perhaps, the erotic tone of the earlier part of the picture.
Frankly, the two leads, Hugh Jackman and Ewan McGregor, don't bring any excitement to their characters. Mr. Jackman is not convincing as the sneaky Bose, and Mr. McGregor, who shows up with a terrible makeup, is a mousy man who discovers sex perhaps too late in life. Michelle Williams, whose name is S, plays a role that will not add anything to her otherwise interesting career. Charlotte Rampling, on the other hand, is about the best thing in the movie. Wow! She can teach the other actresses a couple of tricks effortlessly, but alas, she's only seen too briefly.
Directed by Marcel Langenegger, who used to be in advertising, the film doesn't live up to its promise. There are many false moves that makes the viewer think something's wrong from the start. Written by Mark Bomback, who was responsible for the Bruce Willis' vehicle "Live Free or Die Hard", the movie relies on the viewer's willingness to go along with a premise that makes not much sense. Mr. Langenegger, working with Italian cinematographer Dante Spinotti, gives us a film that is full of dark colors to emphasize, perhaps, the erotic tone of the earlier part of the picture.
Frankly, the two leads, Hugh Jackman and Ewan McGregor, don't bring any excitement to their characters. Mr. Jackman is not convincing as the sneaky Bose, and Mr. McGregor, who shows up with a terrible makeup, is a mousy man who discovers sex perhaps too late in life. Michelle Williams, whose name is S, plays a role that will not add anything to her otherwise interesting career. Charlotte Rampling, on the other hand, is about the best thing in the movie. Wow! She can teach the other actresses a couple of tricks effortlessly, but alas, she's only seen too briefly.