Threesome (1994)

 

Synopsis: Hmm… the title of this movie is “Threesome” and the VHS jacket features two dudes and an attractive young woman; take a wild guess about what happens. 

Blurb From the VHS jacket: “One girl. Two guys. Three possibilities.” 

What Did I Learn?: Sex is kinda like pizza - when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good. 

You Might Like This Movie If: You're fascinated by its subject matter, and its ability to inspire thoughtful and tasteful entertainment. 

Really?: 1) It’s amazing that Eddy writes all of Stuart’s essays and still has time for his own studies. Come to think of it, None of these kids seems to spend all that much time with the more mundane activities of going to university: studying for exams, researching and drafting papers, etc… 2) Funny how Eddy’s sexual attraction to Stuart commences mid-way through the movie after Alex moves in; that seems a bit contrived. 3) So, the other residents of the dormitory are gossiping about Eddy, Stuart and Alex, and none of them seem to care about what’s being said. This subplot should have been developed further. 4) Apparently, this film was based upon a real-life situation, but I had a bit of trouble believing a key part of the film’s premise; Stuart has no problems wooing and banging attractive women, so I’m not sure why he would fall for her, or engage in such a weird relationship. 5) Holy shit, this is a film about three young people in university - don’t any of them have parents, family members or even high school friends who might visit? 

Rating: I had never seen Threesome until a few days ago (which is strange, considering it’s generally regarded as a film that helped define Generation X, along with Singles and Reality Bites), so I was pleasantly surprised by its thoughtful observations on friendship and sexuality, witty dialogue, and a sexy performance by Lara Flynn Boyle. The film is a bit contrived in places - I seriously doubt the university would force Alex to share a dorm with two young men when it’s obvious she’s a woman and somebody made a mistake - and it could use a few more laughs, but it’s otherwise an enjoyable, if unusual romantic comedy. 7/10 stars. 

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