Better than Sex
Sometimes the right actors can make all the difference. Without David Wenham (Boys,The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers) and Susie Porter (The Monkey's Mask),Better Than Sexwould still be a sexy romp, but it would also feel very familiar.  Let's face it: there is no shortage of movies about one-night stands--just because this one lasts three days does not make it original. Fortunately, Wenham (Josh) and Porter (Cin) have chemistry and charm to burn. How they meet is irrelevant; it's what they do--and say--in Cin's loft that counts. There is (tasteful) sex to be sure, but also frank talk; sometimes to each other, sometimes to the camera. Their friends even chime in on occasion, in response to phone calls and gossip about their relationship. In the end, you don't learn anything new about sex, but you do get to know two likable people, for whom you can't help wishing the best.--Kathleen C. Fennessy