Review of Shortbus (2006) by Kyle H — 17 Mar 2009
Considering one of the main storylines in this ensemble piece is about a woman who has never experienced an orgasm, I can honestly say that this movie had real heart. It was incredible, and at some points I was close to tears.
Maybe i've become de-sensitised to sex (and not from excessive porn watching) because the graphic sex scenes didn't shock me at all. It is full of great humour, you can't help but laugh at some of the sex scenes because although they are 'real', they are mainly done in a comical way.
I admire the actors who bared all for this movie, and boy - they can act! I understand that this will not appeal to all because of the subject matter and the images on screen. Lets just say that heterosexual, homosexual and bisexual sex are fully covered, so that will instantly put the majority of people off, BUT.
.. This is not pornography! It depicts real sex but you never once feel it's sleazy, and it's far from cliché. Keep an open mind and enjoy this beautifully touching, funny, controversial, creative indie flick.
This review of Shortbus (2006) was written by Kyle H on 17 Mar 2009.
Shortbus has generally received positive reviews.
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