IMDb plot summary: A man in an iron lung who wishes to lose his virginity contacts a professional sex surrogate with the help of his therapist and priest.
Directed by Ben Lewin. Starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy.
This movie took me completely by surprise. I picked it up casually at Redbox along with three other movies I really *wanted* to see, and found a fascinating and moving story about a likable character working toward a goal he never thought he could achieve.
What I liked about this movie was how neatly it avoided all the pitfalls that could have made me hate it. It's not an American Pie-style sex comedy, with ridiculous scenarios and awkward, bawdy innuendos, nor does it dissolve into mushy sentimental nonsense. It's a straightforward drama exploring these issues seriously and tastefully, and that ended up creating a gorgeous story. 4 stars.
Flickchart: #401 out of 1881, below Solaris and above To Catch a Thief.
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