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Shortbus (2006)
Released By: ThinkFilm Inc.   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: 10/13/2006
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Studio: ThinkFilm Inc.
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: John Cameron Mitchell
Language: English
Official Website: http://www.shortbusthemovie.com/
Theatrical Release: 10/13/2006
Home Video Release: 3/13/2007
Cast: Yolanda Ross, Shanti Carson, Sook-Yin Lee, Peter Stickles, PJ DeBoy
Published ID: 269110
UPC: 821575550758,
Plot: John Cameron Mitchell, who created a cult sensation as writer and director of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, blazes a brave new trail with this comedy-drama which combines the stories of a handful of emotionally unsatisfied New Yorkers with some of the most explicit sexual material to ever appear in a mainstream motion picture. Sofia (Sook-Yin Lee) is a couples' therapist who has a major relationship problem of her own -- she's never had an orgasm, and her husband Rob (Raphael Barker) doesn't seem capable of giving her one. Sophia's clients include James and Jamie (Paul Dawson and PJ DeBoy), a gay couple who have been together for five years and are beginning to grow tired of one another. As James and Jamie discuss the possibility of bringing another man into the bedroom, Sophia accidentally mentions her problem, and they tell her of an upcoming Shortbus Party, a sexual free-for-all in which straight, gay, and lesbian couples are all welcome to either talk about sex or take a more active role in the main ballroom. As James and Jamie hook up with Ceth (Jay Brannan) for some mutually satisfying action at the bash, Sophia experiments with Sapphic diversions, and begins to truly find herself when she encounters Severin (Lindsay Beamish), a professional dominatrix. However, while Sophia begins to find what she needs with Severin, she discovers that while Severin is able to casually enter into a sexual relationship, she's never been able to emotionally commit herself to someone else. Shortbus was screened in competition at the 2006 {~Toronto Film Festival}. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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short on points
Added 10/17/2009

Sofia (Sook-Yin Lee) is a relationship's expert. Her husband Rob (Raphael Barker) open this film with a very graphic sexual encounter. Whilst Sofia finds the sex satisfying, ironically, given her profession, she is yet to have an orgasm. This quest becomes one of the themes of the film.

She meets clients James (Paul Dawson - who looks a lot like Mark Whalberg) and Jamie (PJ DeBoy), a gay couple having their own relationship problems. They recommend to her to attend a club called "Shortbus" which is an anything goes sex club.

Sofia protests to all that she is in a very happy relationship with her husband, whom she loves. Her relationship with him seems to be happy. She stumbles upon a group of lesbians including Severin (aka Jennifer) (Lindsay Beamish) who we see earlier in the film as a dominatrix. Severin can't form a relationship with anyone. Sofia breaches professional guidelines by both acting as counsellor for Severin, and having sex with her.

That's the problem with this film. Whilst it is trying to promote a 'guilt-free' sex enviornment ultimately several of the lead characters continue to have relationship problems. All they end up doing is realigning their sex partners. This then becomes the social engineering message of the film. That: relationships don't matter, sex does. I found this annoying given that the film argues against itself in that several of the characters still desire to have relationships. Sure James and Jamie become a foursome (with the addition of Caleb, their stalker (Peter Stickles) and Ceth (Jay Brannan)), but the others do not progress to their own desired outcome. A celebratory sing-along at Shortbus at the end of the film does nothing to hide this point.

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Didn't Know What to Expect!
Added 9/23/2009

I heard about this movie from the Independence Film Channel where there was a discussion of the more progressive movies out there, and how hard it was for movie makers especially in the U.S. to get their movies out there for the viewers. When this movie was featured, it looked interesting so my husband and I decided to order it and give it a try. The plot was really good, and so was the acting. It was a really well thought out and an enjoyable movie.
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ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!
Added 9/23/2009

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE! I kept waiting for the story to develop. I kept waiting for a non-homosexual scene to take place. Total waste of money! Total waste of film. Total waste of time.
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A very touching and funny movie.
Added 9/22/2009

Where to begin. This movie is at times very touching, even tear inducing and at other times very funny. In the past three weeks I've watched this movie at least 5 times. I just can't get enough.
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Beautiful Story
Added 9/8/2009

The music, the people, the story, as well as the extras make this a must see film.
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