Review of After Sex (2007) by Kevin P — 29 Nov 2018

Strengths: Of the eight couples weï¿ 1/2(TM)re given a look into, three are interesting. The highlight was the couple played by Mila Kunis (Nikki) and Zoe Saldana (Kat). Not only are they the big names in the movie, but their scenes are strong. It explores Kat being a lesbian and coming to terms with how to explain it to her parents. Nikki isnï¿ 1/2(TM)t one, just experimenting in college, but is understanding of it all. Itï¿ 1/2(TM)s a good dynamic. Speaking of talk on sexuality, Noel Fisher (Jay) and Tanc Sade (Freddy) nailed it in another strong scene about exploring Jayï¿ 1/2(TM)s feelings towards men. Timm Sharp (Neil) and James DeBello (Bob) also did well in another story. Due to being a series of shorts, the movie is paced well and is an easy watch. Dave Franco (Sam) is fun in a comedic effort in another story.

Weaknesses: None of the other five couples really interested me. There was potential with some talented actors. Emmanuelle Chriqui (Jordy) and Keir Oï¿ 1/2(TM)Donnell (David) were wasted. There was potential for them as exes who keeping hooking up while in new relationships. Instead, they just bicker and come across as unlikable to the point where you wonder why youï¿ 1/2(TM)re watching this. Though I praised Franco for being funny, the situation he was in wasnï¿ 1/2(TM)t. It was clichï¿ 1/2 (C) and the other actors in the scene didnï¿ 1/2(TM)t make me laugh at all. Most of the stories tried too hard to be something unique, but ended up being unoriginal.

Overall: In a film where there are eight separate short stories, to be good, it needs to have most of those stories work. Since only two or three do so here, the movie struggles overall.