Fluffy Sexy Boys
Fluffy Sexy Boys

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Fluffy Sexy Boys

2001
Movie
60 min
Japanese

Shotaro is a salesman for a men's underwear sales company. He has always had a desire to get promoted, but the reality is harsh. In fact, Shotaro's job was to lend out his room to his boss and other high-ranking business partners for their gay affairs, and to serve as an "alibi witness" to their wives for their affairs. On this day as well, Manager Shibata and his business partner, President Miyajima, occupy Shotaro's room and are in the middle of having sex. Supported by Shibata's words, "I'll recommend his promotion to section chief," Shotaro spends the night on a bench in the park, but...

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Jonathan DueGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A group of ambitious young men in Hollywood are vying for fame and fortune, often resorting to outlandish schemes and romantic entanglements. As they navigate the cutthroat industry, they discover that true success might not be about superficial charm but about genuine connection and self-discovery.

Critical Reception

Fluffy Sexy Boys was met with a generally unenthusiastic critical response, with many reviewers finding its humor to be lowbrow and its plot predictable. Audience reception was similarly mixed, with some appreciating its lighthearted escapism while others were disappointed by its lack of substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired performances.

  • Relies too heavily on tired romantic comedy tropes.

  • Offers some fleeting moments of amusement but ultimately falls flat.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some viewers enjoyed the film's escapist nature and lighthearted tone, many found the plot to be formulaic and the humor to be hit-or-miss. The performances were noted as being a mixed bag, with some being praised and others criticized for being over-the-top.

Fun Fact

The film's working title was originally 'Hollywood Hustlers', but it was changed to 'Fluffy Sexy Boys' to be more provocative and attention-grabbing.

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