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40
Days and 40 Nights
Ah the joys of dating. Who can forget the insecurity, the
late nights, the dining out, the heartbreaks, and the lines
people use just go try to get someone in bed? In the new comedy
40 Days and 40 Nights viewers are introduced to
Matt Sullivan (Josh Hartnett), a computer design worker who
is recovering from a difficult breakup by sleeping with every
lady he can find in San Francisco. This is not going very
well as poor Matt believes that the ceiling is becoming a
black hole and will consume him during his coitial bliss.
While seeking advice from his priest in training brother Adam
(John Sullivan), Matt decides to try giving up all forms of
sex for 40 days and nights for Lent in an effort to rid himself
of his issues and his pining for his ex of six months. At
first it all is well for Matt as he finds projects to keep
himself distracted. Fate soon steps in with a chance encounter
at a laundry mat where Matt encounters Erica (Shannyn Sossamon),
who is in many ways his ideal woman. Matt and Erica begin
to date, but Matt is abstaining from all forms of contact
including kisses, hand holding, and hugs, and faces the issue
of showing Erica he is crazy about her without breaking his
vow. Why doesnt he just tell her about his vow? Well
our hero has decided that doing so might make him seem a sex
fiend to the lady of his dreams so he decides to avoid the
topic no matter how hard things get. Compounding the issue
are Matt's co-workers who try to seduce him, or tempt him
to fail in order to win an internet pool on just how long
he can last. With the pot growing near $18,000 there is plenty
of motivation for people to make Matt fail in his quest.
The film is a funny and often ribald look at the sexes and
how they view dating, sex, and communication. While the film
drags in spots, Hartnett is very good in his role and the
audience can clearly feel his pain and suffering as he attempts
to complete his vow. Sossamon is good in a restrained manner
that sets her apart from the standard film girlfriend. She
is kind and caring, but never unrealistic in her affection
for Matt despite the odd situation they are in. The films
content and nudity may be a bit much for some, but if you
want to get some good laughs and see a novel twist on the
war of the sexes, than this film may be just what you are
looking for.