Meet The Sex
Meet The Sex

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Meet The Sex

1969
Movie
63 min
English

In this baffling Times Square oddity, cackling hostess Lola Lust and her masked Satan partner observe random sexual scenarios. Clearly shot alongside The Filth Shop and cynically split into two features, director "Looney Bear's" incoherent sexploitation mess perfectly captures the shameless hustle of 1960s grindhouse cinema.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic73/100
Google Users81%
Director: Jay RoachGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Greg Focker visits his girlfriend Pam's parents for the weekend, intending to propose. However, her father, Jack, is intensely skeptical of Greg and subjects him to a series of humiliating tests and misunderstandings. Greg struggles to impress his potential father-in-law while navigating a minefield of awkward situations and outright sabotage.

Critical Reception

Meet the Parents was a critical and commercial success, praised for its comedic premise and the performances of its lead actors. Robert De Niro's portrayal of the suspicious father was particularly lauded, while Ben Stiller's everyman character provided a relatable anchor for the escalating chaos. The film resonated with audiences for its exploration of the anxieties surrounding meeting a partner's family.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp writing and hilarious set pieces.

  • Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller deliver a memorable comedic duo.

  • A relatable and anxiety-inducing look at meeting the in-laws.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be incredibly funny, particularly appreciating the chemistry between Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. Many viewers related to the awkwardness and pressure of meeting a significant other's parents, making the comedic situations all the more enjoyable.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Robert De Niro. Nominated for an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance for Ben Stiller.

Fun Fact

The original script for 'Meet the Parents' was a much darker thriller. The studio decided to turn it into a comedy after Ben Stiller was cast and impressed with his comedic timing.

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