- Release Date: 2000
- Runtime: 82 min
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Starring: Famke Janssen, Jon Favreau, Noah Emmerich, Ann Magnuson ... see all
- Director: Valerie Breiman
- Plot: When her rather explicit copy is rejected, magazine journalist Kate is asked by her editor to come up with an article on loving relationships instead, and to do so by... Read more
User Reviews
A Mediocre Film About Love, Friendship & Sex
Apr 25, 2008
The_Flesh_Eating_Vegan - imdb.com
Apr 25, 2008The_Flesh_Eating_Vegan - imdb.com
'Love & Sex' follows the old formula of romantic comedies and this one does not have the unique charm that many likable romantic comedies have. It starts off well and there are some funny moments but at some places it... Full review
just plain fun
Jun 03, 2006
jsgood_online - imdb.com
Jun 03, 2006jsgood_online - imdb.com
My wife and I watched it quite by accident recently. Very funny, warm and witty. Reminded me of Blind Date, Continental Devide, but more clever. We laughed and cried at the foibles of both the main actors. The story line... Full review
Had promise, ended up just mildly enjoyable
May 30, 2003
DrAmanda - imdb.com
May 30, 2003DrAmanda - imdb.com
The screenplay was witty and had a sense of true comedic timing.The movie only showcases a bit of what the screenplay held.Valerie Breiman wrote a fantastic script, but her direction was somewhat lacking, and I felt that the actors did... Full review
Entertaining, witty, insightful and brilliantly funny
Feb 22, 2003
AndeeCorr - imdb.com
Feb 22, 2003AndeeCorr - imdb.com
If you are looking for a standard hollywood film with the standard hollywood jokes and the standard hollywood ending - Be prepared for a disappointment. If you are willing to put the stereotypical - boring - humour aside and open... Full review
& Relationships
Nov 29, 2002
readams - imdb.com
Nov 29, 2002readams - imdb.com
If you like intelligent, witty character-driven flicks, but aren't feeling up for anything too meaningful, you will probably enjoy this. The actors have great chemistry and the writing is often delightfully fresh.... Full review
Fun to watch, fine acting, enjoyable dialogue, nice soundtrack
Nov 04, 2002
uberlibrarian - imdb.com
Nov 04, 2002uberlibrarian - imdb.com
If you've been watching Jon Favreau's Dinner for Five on IFC, and enjoying it, as I have, you'll definitely enjoy this movie. Favreau is fun to watch, and this movie shows his strengths as an actor. Famke Jansen is a... Full review
wonderful, funny movie
Oct 31, 2002
EloiseM - imdb.com
Oct 31, 2002EloiseM - imdb.com
I absolutely love this movie. It is sweet, funny and clever. I came across on HBO one night and loved it. I git right on-line and bought and watch it whenever I see it on HBO again. Famke Janssen is... Full review
Maybe you can relate to it
Aug 15, 2002
SamRag - imdb.com
Aug 15, 2002SamRag - imdb.com
I must admit that I love this kind of films, where we follow the story of ordinary people through their struggle in relationships. It is wonderfully done her, with so many scenes which most of us can identify with, and... Full review
"Sex and Love" is one of my favorite romantic comedies of recent vintage.
Aug 06, 2001
djexplorer - imdb.com
Aug 06, 2001djexplorer - imdb.com
"Sex and Love" is one of my favorite romantic comedies of recent vintage. It may in fact be may favorite.It is from a decidedly 30 something, as opposed to 20 something, point of view. There is no question that that... Full review
A light hand on heavy stuff with excellent acting
Jul 21, 2000
Screen-7 - imdb.com
Jul 21, 2000Screen-7 - imdb.com
Valerie Breiman treats the subject of love and sex with almost the perfect balance. It remains funny and light while treading on some pretty heavy issues. I saw it at a film festival and it was a welcome relief from... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Aug 01, 2008Boxoffice Magazine
A refreshing spin on the boy-meets-girl trajectory, Valerie Breiman's semi-autobiographical debut "Love and Sex" is a funny and realistic look at dating in the '90s.
But Breiman's observations of the dating game are both clever and accurate, making "Love and Sex" a film that viewers laugh at because they identify with it.
... Full Review
| Sep 29, 2000TotalFilm
But sharp, witty dialogue and charismatic performances from the two leads make Love And Sex impossible to dislike.
Given the baffling plot structure and unremarkable direction
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Scott's Movie Reviews
At a scant 82 minutes, "Love & Sex" is short and sweet.
In this case, paying for "Sex" is money well spent.
Writer/director Breiman didn't have to look far for her inspiration for "Love & Sex.
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Reel.com
Love and Sex also shows how even the most compatible lovers can see their rapport undone by time and a few annoying personal tics
Sure, this setup sounds primed for a hefty dose of Nora Ephron saccharine, but Breiman's script has enough sass and freshness to rival a whole season of Sex and the City .
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Chicago Sun-Times
The film seems shy of sexual intimacy and physical delight, and the lovers approach each other with all the perplexity of a jigsaw fanatic who has just discovered pieces are missing.
If " Love & Sex " contained nothing else, it would pass into memory for a pickup line that is either fatal or inspired, I am still trying to decide which: "You have those long E.T. fingers, like a tree frog.
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News
LOVE & SEX (2000)
movieweb.com –
2000-08-25
LOVE is a minefield, but women would rather blow up than be single,'' says the unflappable heroine of ''Love and Sex,'' Valerie Breiman's romantic comedy (opening in August) that could be the female response to ''High Fidelity.'' Kate (Famke Janssen), ... Full Article
Plot A relationship challenged journalist struggles to find love.Review Sex sells, or so the saying goes.Slap it in a movie title and you're bound to get a strong turn out. ... Full Article
Speaking from the story perspective, "Love & Sex" doesn't cover much of anything that hadn't already been addressed in other romantic comedies. But at the center of writer-director Valerie Breiman's Sundance crowdpleaser are the special qualities that would make the... ... Full Article


