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The Oh in Ohio (2006)

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Reviews Counted:67

Fresh:14

Rotten:53

Average Rating:4.5/10

Consensus: A muddled sex-comedy that feels oddly sexless, The Oh in Ohio packs in too many ideas without establishing a clear identity or objective.

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 88 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Jul 14, 2006 Limited

Synopsis: What happens to the couple who seem destined to be together but can't satisfy each other between the sheets? That's the question at the heart of Billy Kent's directorial debut, THE OH IN OHIO.... What happens to the couple who seem destined to be together but can't satisfy each other between the sheets? That's the question at the heart of Billy Kent's directorial debut, THE OH IN OHIO. Priscilla (Parker Posey) and Jack (Paul Rudd) have reached breaking point after a decade together because of Priscilla's inability to climax during sex. The situation frustrates Jack just as much as Priscilla, so he sets out to have an affair with an 18-year-old student named Kristen (Mischa Barton). Meanwhile, Priscilla finds solace in sex toys and, eventually, an unlikely stud played by none other than Danny DeVito. Amusing scenes abound as Jack and Priscilla enjoy their separate sexual reawakenings, although couples might find some of the scenes uncomfortable to watch, especially if their sex lives aren't exactly setting the world on fire. Indie queen Posey clearly relishes the chance to take a rare lead role, and Priscilla really pushes her--there can't be many opportunities to play a woman who becomes addicted to vibrators. De Vito's character is ushered in towards the end of the film, adding welcome respite for Priscilla and a palpable sense of release for the viewer as all her sexual desires are finally and gloriously quenched. So, what happens to the couple who can't satisfy each other? THE OH IN OHIO doesn't really offer any answers, instead leaving its audience teased, frustrated, and tantalizingly close to finding out--much like its central character--for the bulk of the movie. [More]

Starring: Keith David, Parker Posey, Paul Rudd, Mischa Barton

Starring: Keith David, Parker Posey, Paul Rudd, Mischa Barton, Danny DeVito, Liza Minnelli

Director: Billy Kent

Screenwriter: Adam Wierzbianski
Story: Sarah Bird, Billy Kent
Producer: Miranda Bailey, Francey Grace, Amy Salko Robertson
Director: Billy Kent
Studio: Cyan Pictures

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Dec 5, 2006

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  • Oh in Ohio, The
  • Priscilla Chase (Parker Posey) seems to have everything going for her - the perfect job, the perfect house, the perfect husband - except for in bed where sex has always left her a bit short of the finish line. When her husband leaves her to regain his manhood with a young student (Mischa Barton), Priscilla embarks on a wild journey that ultimately leads her to love in the most unlikely place.
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    3/5

    Jim Lane

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    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 07 2008 03:15 AM

    Sacramento News & Review

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    3.5/4

    Kam Williams

    Tongue-in-cheek humor that's kinda kinky around the edges.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 07 2007 05:09 AM

    Upstage Magazine

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    3/5

    Pablo Villaca

    O elenco é charmoso, mas o roteiro parece um primeiro tratamento em que as idéias ainda estão sem foco e o tom da narrativa, indefinido.

    comment Comment | Jan., 08 2007 04:20 PM

    Cinema em Cena

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    C-

    Dennis Schwartz

    It's a harmless feel-good romantic comedy which offers a lot of cheap thrills and lowbrow comedy, but is too dysfunctional to stir up an orgasm.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 25 2006 07:17 AM

    Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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    81/100

    Philip Martin

    ...comfortable enough, but there are no fireworks.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 03 2006 01:38 PM

    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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    1/5

    Joseph Proimakis

    full review in Greek

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 30 2006 02:38 PM

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    Stephanie Zacharek

    Comedies for grown-ups, period, are now in such short supply that a good-natured little picture like The Oh in Ohio feels like an anomaly.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 07 2006 03:19 AM

    Salon.com

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    2/4

    Robert W. Butler

    A comedy that's never funny enough or clever enough.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 08 2006 04:54 PM

    Kansas City Star

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    1/4

    Michael Booth

    A vibrator may put the buzz back in the solo sex life, but it tends to suck the life out of any movie not rated with three Xs.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 08 2006 04:53 PM

    Denver Post

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    1.5/4

    Jeff Vice

    Most of the 'comedy' has Posey bumbling through one embarrassingly unfunny situation after another.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 01 2006 04:28 PM

    Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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    2/4

    Laura Kelly

    Much like Priscilla's sexual difficulties, The OH in Ohio just doesn't satisfy.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 31 2006 03:30 PM

    South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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    Jean Lowerison

    About on the level of a freshman frat party.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 26 2006 03:17 AM

    San Diego Metropolitan

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    3/5

    Peter Sobczynski

    Mischa Barton’s acting is about as flat as her chest.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 26 2006 03:17 AM

    eFilmCritic.com

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    0.5/5

    Toddy Burton

    The Oh in Ohio's childish storytelling, paper-thin character development, and general unfunniness combine to make one bad movie.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 26 2006 03:17 AM

    Austin Chronicle

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    2.5/4

    David Elliott

    The Oh in Ohio has a light, scampy spirit that rides to its rescue, often enough.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 25 2006 10:33 PM

    San Diego Union-Tribune

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    2/4

    Tom Keogh

    Posey's such a delight it's easy to appreciate her even in a film as fruitless as The Oh in Ohio.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 18 2006 05:18 PM

    Seattle Times

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    1.5/4

    Bruce Westbrook

    I felt some of its heroine's pain. She's spent her life waiting for an orgasm. I spent the movie waiting for a plot.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 18 2006 05:13 PM

    Houston Chronicle

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    William Arnold

    It's like watching a bad '70s porno movie that has been sheared of its sex scenes and has nothing left but rudeness and genitalia jokes.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 17 2006 05:59 PM

    Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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    C

    Eleanor Ringel Gillespie

    The script, which was co-written by director Billy Kent, has the forced 'raciness' of a mid-'70s dinner-theater sex comedy.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 17 2006 02:23 PM

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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    2.5/4

    Matt Pais

    The Oh in Ohio would make a second-rate lover: You'll lose interest a while before it reaches its climax.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 13 2006 03:48 PM

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