Review of Shortbus (2006) by Todd Mccarthy for Variety — 27 Apr 2016
Unquestionably the most sexually graphic American narrative feature ever made outside the realm of the porn industry, John Cameron Mitchell's ambitious attempt to merge his characters' active sexual lives with more conventional emotional content is playfully and provocatively entertaining for roughly the first half, but loses staying power thereafter when investment in the uncompelling characters' problems is requested.
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This review of Shortbus (2006) was written by Todd Mccarthy and published by Variety on 27 Apr 2016.
Shortbus has generally received positive reviews.
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