Reviews

I have watched many movies that fall under the category of "Better than it has any right to be." And this movie is of them. When you look at the title and the box cover you immediately think this is going to be both raunchy and stupid. Surprisingly it's neither. That's not to say it's OK for the kids, it's not. However, it's surprisingly intelligent considering it's premise.

Threesomes (two girls and a guy) are every man's fantasy. This video shows what happens when a man convinces his wife to try it with a friend from work. The results are both hilarious and thought provoking. It shows what can wrong with such relationships and the strain it can put on a marriage when boundaries are pressed. Conversely it also shows how other participants are made to feel the relationship goes south. Furthermore another perspective is brought on board when the wife get's a reputation with the locals who decide they are a little to familiar with the couple.

Interestingly enough the wife isn't treated as the bad guy. She's caught up in the novelty of a new activity, and is like a child getting a new toy every few days. Meanwhile the husband is shown to be very insecure for feeling cuckolded. And as warped romantic comedies go, the wrap up isn't so clean or happy go lucky. I won't spoil it. But it's a happy ending for some but a lot of relationships are destroyed along the way.

In the end it's a surprisingly insightful romp teaching us the ever important adage; be careful what you wish for. In the end, Check it out, It's worth seeing at least once.

I actually had the dubious experience of watching these movies in reverse, I saw Another before I saw 9 and honestly the difference is surprisingly glaring. Mickey Rouke takes center stage in this one. No longer the supporting character, he has become the focus. A man tortured by guilt is not a new plot point but it's a refreshing development for a character who was otherwise two dimensional. Thusly, it's a welcomed change. Angie Everhart has an energy about her that's intoxicating. She isn't just willing to pose nude, She owns her nudity. She is the playful one trying to lure Rourkes character out of his shell. Her motives remain questionable along with the fate of Elizabeth (the chick from the first movie). And the culmination of her motives is simplistic without feeling dumbed down. The other two predominant characters, Angie's assistant and business partner, are both likable and they are suppose to be. And all four turn in performances that make them memorable.

So how does it compare to the original? Another is soft-core porn. It's a story about moving on from guilt or risking repeating your same mistakes. The mystery surrounding Angie's character draws you in as Rouke tries to unravel the mystery. And loads of gratuitous frontal nudity tucked in around the plot keep our attention.

9 on the other hand is just a boring trudge through an unhealthy relationship where two people unrealistically expect something out of the other. Until finally it ends. Also no titties at all.

So in the end. You can watch Another without seeing 9 and not miss a thing. It's soft-core, but with talented and under appreciated actors delivering compelling performances, this is worth checking out at least once. Plus naked Angie Everhart. 'Nuff Said

This movie is largely remembered somewhat controversially as it was made when Ellen Degenerate came out of the closet and beat us over the head with her gayness. This is relevant because Anne Heche was revealed to be Ellen's Lover and was filming this movie at the time. Weather or not this helped or hindered the movie's popularity, we will never know for sure. As the movie itself is amusing at best, and forgettable at worst.

This movie has plenty of comedic moments that are genuinely funny. Harrison Ford has great chemistry with Anne Heche and is clearly enjoying himself on set. Even the dude from Friends wasn't horrible as long as you keep in mind he's essentially playing his character from the show, Friends.

The problems with this movie is the pacing and lack of character development. It moves oddly fast. It's called 6 days and 7 nights but they are only stranded for 2 days one one night. Also their romantic motivations are never clearly defined. I won't spoil it for you but I am left wondering why Harrison Ford's character made the decision that he did.

In the end it's a mediocre comedy. It's not bad but neither is it good. But largely it's a harmless comedy, reserved for fans of Harrison Ford who just want to see Han Solo Fart around like Captain Ron