I Love It from Behind!
I Love It from Behind!

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I Love It from Behind!

1981
Movie
65 min
Japanese

A soon-to-be-married woman goes to Tokyo to beat multiple sexual world records before her freedom expires.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Randal KleiserGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious accountant named Skip struggles to make a name for himself in the corporate world. He gets entangled in a series of comical misadventures involving his boss's daughter and a rival colleague. His quest for success leads him to discover that true happiness might not be found in climbing the corporate ladder, but in genuine connection and self-acceptance.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often finding its humor and plot to be derivative and lacking originality. While some appreciated the performances of the lead actors, many felt the movie failed to deliver a truly engaging or memorable comedic experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on slapstick and predictable jokes.

  • Performances are generally likable, but can't save a weak script.

  • Lacks the charm and wit of similar comedies from the era.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some found the film to be a lighthearted and amusing distraction, many felt it was forgettable and offered little in the way of fresh comedy or compelling storytelling. Positive remarks often centered on the charisma of the lead actors.

Fun Fact

The film was Randal Kleiser's follow-up to the hugely successful 'Grease', and faced significant pressure to replicate that film's box office and critical success, which it did not.

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