Isn't really a comedy, imo. Had more to it than that.


The movie is characterized as a comedy, but it didn't feel like one. It felt more like a drama. It had it's funny moments, but the subject matter alone lends towards more serious interactions, or should I say more real. It dealt with the subject in a real way, not funny, not dramatic, just real. I liked the movie. Not the best, but worth the view if you are interested in sexuality.

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I've just watched this movie and I have to say I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand it's about family members not ashamed of their sexuality - they're talking about it openly which in my opinion is very healthy. We all have sex and I don't see the point of denying it. Parents should see their children and vice versa as human beings - with normal desires. Unfortunatly, in most familys the subject of sex is taboo. This movie shows that it shouldn't be.

And on the other hand, most of this film are sex scenes. I know the french version is less explicit but some others (I've watched german) are uncut. We see everything - girls giving fallacio, penetration, the whole deal. Don't get me wrong, I am not offended by it, but it gives the movie a porn-like feel. There isn't that much of dialog, most of the acting takes place in beds, on blancets, even in a car. I do understand, that almost every nude scene is important to the story - but I guess if they werent so explicit this film could reach a lot more audiences. Open-minded people wouldn't mind the porn aspect, but let's face it: open-minded people won't get anything from the film - they are already, well, open-minded. I think the dedicated audiences should in fact be those that still are reluctant to accept sex as part of their family's lives - and those people probably will get offended by all this explicit footage.

So over all, it's not a bad movie, just misdirected in terms of target audiences.

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I agree. From an American perspective, "virgin tries to get laid" is a premise loaded with comedic potential. The problem is trying to market a foreign film about sex to an audience with a primarily American mindset. I don't see the point, because I can't imagine the audience for American Pie enjoying (or better, appreciating) a film like this one.

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