Better Than Sex (2000)

Director:

Jonathan Teplitzky

Writer:

Jonathan Teplitzky (writer)

Release Date:

9 November 2000 (Australia)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

3 days in the life of a 1 night stand.

Plot:

After a one-night stand a couple is faced with the terrifying possibility of what they really want. |

Plot Keywords:

Boyfriend Girlfriend Relationship | Sydney Australia | Oral Sex | Doggystyle Sex | Female Nudity

Awards:

1 win & 12 nominations

Cast

David Wenham	...	Josh
Susie Porter	...	Cin
Catherine McClements	...	Sam
Kris McQuade	...	Taxi Driver
Simon Bossell	...	Tim
Imelda Corcoran	...	Carole
Dina Gillespie	...	Girl B
Emily Saunders	...	Girl C
Laura Keneally	...	Girl D
Leah Vandenberg	...	Girl E
Tammy McIntosh	...	Girl F
Mark Priestley	...	Guy A
Tamblyn Lord	...	Guy B
Jason Clarke	...	Guy C
Jason Chong	...	Guy D

Also Known As:

Better Than Sex (France)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexual content and language.

Runtime:

95 min | Germany:80 min | USA:84 min (approx)

Country:

Australia | France

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | Australia:MA | France:-12 | Germany:12 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:15 | Peru:18 | Singapore:R(A) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | Iceland:16

Filming Locations:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company:

Better Than

Goofs:

Continuity: When Cyn is on the phone with Sam, Josh gets up from the bed wearing his socks, in the few seconds it takes him to walk from the bed to the window his socks are gone.

Quotes:

Cin: To be honest, I didn't really give it a second thought. I mean, he seemed like a nice guy and everything, but you know, nothing to die for or anything.

Soundtrack:

Stay the Same

Not sure about better but as much fun!

The only bad thing I can say about this film is the fact that it took nearly four years for it to reach the US. The tag line pretty much sums it up -- what was intended as a one night stand turns into more than the participants expect. Sexy -- definitely (I may never look at wildlife documentaries quite the same way again); funny -- in many places hilarious, especially when examining the Mars/Venus aspect of burgeoning relationships (toilet seats, dressing time); and surprisingly sweet. The stars are charming, attractive and very real, and are ably supported by the rest of the cast, particularly the actress (whose name I now can't remember, my apologies!) who plays the cabbie who doubles as a relationship counselor.

There's a saying that life is what happens when you're busy making plans -- perhaps love is what can happen when you're busy having sex, if you let it. Well worth your time, and share it with a friend.