Testing social commentary, but downright hilarious!

Rating: 8/10 (19 December 2013)

Been looking forward to this one. I couldn't put it in any genre other than 'romantic comedy', but its the first movie of that genre I have enjoyed. The subtle commentary on the insanity of 'princess'-type women I thought was hilarious (at one point she tells him to stop talking about cleaning products in the shop, as it isn't 'sexy') and the obsessive nature of the main character (mainly porn) is already amusing which in turn creates many amusing situations that aren't the norm for this sort of movie.
It doesn't travel how you think it will, it doesn't end like any other typical romcom, it is intelligent, well-written and acted... plus it is hilarious! This is a very well-rounded movie.
On the other side of the pool, I thought there was way too much sex. I get that the movie was largely a commentary on modern women and relationships in modern society, so this was the focus, but c'mon! Considering the main characters attitude to these types of films and his affection for porn, all this suggestive sex seems a tad hypocritical. It is like a concession to the box-office - something for the women? Couples..?
Regardless, considering the tone and the ideals of this film are so clear-cut, I can't imagine couples seeing this film and coming out agreeing on all points!! I'd love to hear some of those conversations!!
As a single 27-year-old though I found most of this flick hysterical and most of John's comments/interactions throughout are a spot-on depiction of what relationships are really like in this modern society.