Continues for 84 minutes, short for a feature but too long for a commercial. And Mr. Teplitzky lacks the big-screen savvy to fill the surplus footage.
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11/08/01
Better Than Sex (2001)
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Reviews Counted:34
Fresh:16
Rotten:18
Average Rating:5/10
Theatrical Release:Oct 26, 2001 Limited
Synopsis: Australian director Jonathan Teplitzky's debut effort is a cleverly crafted and witty look at the intimacies and fears of two single twentysomethings who get more than they bargained for over the... [More]
Starring: Susie Porter, David Wenham, Simon Bossell, Catherine McClements
Director: Jonathan Teplitzky
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Reviews for Better Than Sex
Top CriticAn irresistible Australian romantic comedy that celebrates the life-affirming magic of sexual pleasure.
11/06/01
Writer/director Teplitsky has a great eye for detail and often manages to say a lot by saying very little.
11/04/01
It doesn't quite live up to the title, but this little Australian import will leave you feeling satisfied.
11/02/01
Demonstrates why sex rarely makes a good spectator sport.
10/29/01
Top CriticFunny and honest in tracing the way in which lust can trigger emotion even if it's not supposed to be part of the plan.
10/27/01
Top CriticThe movie's only redeeming qualities are its stars, David Wenham and Susie Porter.
10/26/01
This is refreshing: a sex film that actually thinks that, for the most part, sex is good fun.
10/25/01
It's nice that Cin and Josh are free of hangups and neuroses, but too bad that their healthy, cheerful attitudes make them phenomenally boring.
10/25/01
Top CriticThey're a charming couple, and you don't mind watching them. Just don't expect insightful love revelations.
10/25/01
When you come down to it, its hoary insights -- like 'men are slobs' and 'women can never decide what to wear on a date' -- have been the stuff of sitcoms since the seven words you couldn't say on television were taboo in movies as well.
10/25/01
Teplitzky appears to have cribbed from Cosmopolitan circa 1985.
10/23/01
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10/22/01
A pretty minor affair, an outdated Aussie About Last Night.
10/11/01
Top CriticAn Australian film that gives new meaning to 'downunder.'
10/05/01
Sexy y divertida, vale completamente la pena verla... y si la ven en pareja, les auguro diversión por duplicado (por lo menos)...
09/30/01
A disjointed little film, and is in fact quite boring.
06/27/01
Though initially amusing, Better seems drawn out even at less than 90 minutes.
06/07/01
There are indeed a few things that are better than sex. Unfortunately Better Than Sex is not one of them.
04/26/01
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