Sex and the Beauties
Sex and the Beauties

Sex and the Beauties

2004Movie101 minCantonese

We have Carina Lau has Selina the lead actress who is a psychoanalyst, who hang out with her friends (Athena Chu has a erotic story for woman, Yoyo Mung has a multi-restaurant owner who like the danger side, and Pinky Cheung whose dad is a triad boss goes retirement and know how to fight). The story begin when Selina ex came to her and ask her to take care of her wild daughter (Cecilia Cheung in another bizarre look) and tried to cure her wild behaviour. Well the rest of the storyline consist of the 4 woman and there relationship with the guys, we have Tony Leung Ka Fai going after Carina Lau, Athena Chu going after Edisen Chen, Pinky Cheung going after Andy Hui, and Lu Yi going after Yoyo Mung.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users55%
Director: Michael AptedGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In 1950s New York, artist Harold Shand is known for his abstract sculptures, but his life is complicated by his complicated relationship with his wife, artist Marianne. When a young gallery owner, Eleanor, enters their lives, it sparks a complex web of desire, artistic ambition, and emotional turmoil.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with critics often praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Laura Linney, but finding the narrative somewhat predictable and lacking emotional depth. The visual elements and period setting were generally well-received.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances, especially Laura Linney.
  • Criticized for a familiar and somewhat uninspired romantic drama storyline.
  • Visuals and period detail noted positively, but the emotional impact was deemed lacking by many.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split reception, with some appreciating the acting and the exploration of complex relationships, while others found the plot to be slow and the characters unconvincing.

Fun Fact

The film's screenplay was written by Elizabeth W. Brewster, whose own experiences as an artist and navigating complex relationships are said to have influenced the story.

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