Better Than Sex

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Better Than Sex

R

2001

1h 21m

Romance

Comedy

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47%

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34 Reviews

69%

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2,500+ Ratings

When Cin and Josh meet at a party, they're instantly attracted to one another. Sharing a taxi ride home, both silently ponder the pros and cons of spending the night together. Cin is in no rush to get into a relationship. Josh, a wildlife photographer, is returning to London in three days. What can possibly happen in such a short time -- nothing. No messy emotional entanglements, no waiting for the phone to ring, no need to face him again should things not work out.

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Carrie Rickey

Philadelphia Inquirer

With remarkable grace, [Teplitzky's] actors balance the competing demands of candor and whimsy, and the result, while not unforgettable, is charming.

Dec 20, 2001

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Jay Carr

Boston Globe

Runs out of impulse and falls back on glibness.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 7, 2001

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Eli Sanders

Seattle Times

At times, Better Than Sex feels like Last Tango in Paris, with all the grunting and animalistic behavior but none of the raison d'etre.

Nov 16, 2001

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Daniel Eagan

Film Journal International

A paper-thin script that is by turns fatuous and emotionally fraudulent.

Dec 11, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 1/5

Jul 4, 2005

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Brandon Judell

PopcornQ

Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2005

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Audience Member

Thoughtfully sexy. No sexually explicit shooting, but lots of reflective sensuality; with a sense of humor.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

Really cute and funny little film! Loved it a lot!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

Yes. Not sure whether it was the chemistry of the actors or the quirky take on the story, but this was a good time. Hot without trying to hard, funny without pushing, touching without overstating the drama .

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

A one-idea plot, buoyed by two very agreeable leads.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

A wonderful Chic Flick!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

Soft core porn movie about two people who think they know what they're getting into and end up falling for each other. An eye-opening look at sexual relationships and the mating game. Commentary from the couples' friends is a nice touch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Synopsis

When Cin and Josh meet at a party, they're instantly attracted to one another. Sharing a taxi ride home, both silently ponder the pros and cons of spending the night together. Cin is in no rush to get into a relationship. Josh, a wildlife photographer, is returning to London in three days. What can possibly happen in such a short time -- nothing. No messy emotional entanglements, no waiting for the phone to ring, no need to face him again should things not work out.

Director: Jonathan Teplitzky
Producer: Frank Cox, Bruna Papandrea
Screenwriter: Jonathan Teplitzky
Distributor: President Films, Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co: France Television Distribution, Better Than, Fireworks Pictures, New Vision Films, New South Wales Film & Television Office
Rating: R (Strong Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 26, 2001, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Jul 29, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA): $94.9K
Runtime: 1h 21m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)