- Film Review
- Reviewed By Lorien Haynes
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3 out of 5
Josh Hartnett casts himself into the sexual wilderness in this comedy about celibacy that is less crude than most teen-orientated offerings, and is even rather cute. Hartnett plays the recently dumped Matt, whose large number of one-night stands have left him depressed and doubting the existence of his soul. To rectify his shallowness, he swears off sex for Lent - the full 40 days and 40 nights - but the very next day meets the woman of his dreams. His only remaining option is to woo her the old-fashioned way, while his co-workers do their best to put temptation in his path. Although Matt's repeated exposure to inviting situations is an excuse to work through the gamut of male fantasies, these scenes are handled with humour and charm, while Hartnett proves to be an appealing comic lead.
Plot Summary
Breezy romantic comedy starring Josh Hartnett as Matt Sullivan, a young man who decides to give up the pleasures of the flesh for Lent after being dumped by his girlfriend. But Matt's resolve is put to the test when he meets the beautiful Erica.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Matt Sullivan
- Josh Hartnett
- Erica Sutton
- Shannyn Sossamon
- Nicole
- Vinessa Shaw
- Ryan
- Paulo Costanzo
- Sam
- Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Bagel guy
- Michael Maronna
- Chris
- Glenn Fitzgerald
- Mom
- Mary Gross
- Jerry
- Griffin Dunne
- John Sullivan
- Adam Trese
- Dad
- Barry Newman
Crew
- Director
- Michael Lehmann
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