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40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) 5.5
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Metascore: 53/100
Reviews: 202 user | 140 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com After a brutal breakup, a young man vows to stay celibate during the 40 days of Lent, but finds the girl of his dreams and is unable to do anything about it. Director:Michael LehmannWriter:Rob Perez |
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| Josh Hartnett | ... | ||
| Shannyn Sossamon | ... | ||
| Paulo Costanzo | ... | ||
| Adam Trese | ... | ||
| Emmanuelle Vaugier | ... | ||
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Lorin Heath | ... | |
| Aaron Trainor | ... | ||
| Glenn Fitzgerald | ... | ||
| Monet Mazur | ... | ||
| Christine Chatelain | ... | ||
| Keegan Connor Tracy | ... | ||
| Michael C. Maronna | ... |
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| Vinessa Shaw | ... | ||
| Stefanie von Pfetten | ... |
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Nicole broke up with Matt months ago and is now engaged to someone else. He's very good-looking and has no trouble finding other lovers, but that doesn't help because he's still obsessed with wanting her back. Then he gets the inspiration that swearing off sex for Lent (all forms of sexual activity, even kissing or masturbation) will give him the perspective he needs. So of course a few days later he meets a woman and they fall in love. Now Matt sees his vow as a personal matter, and won't even tell her about it, but his friends think otherwise, and now the complications begin... Written by Anonymous
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One man is going to find out what it's like... See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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1 March 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
40 días y 40 noches See more »Box Office
Budget:
$17,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$317,400 (Netherlands) (2 August 2002)Gross:
$42,259,967 (Europe) (16 August 2002)Company Credits
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Written by Richard Cameron, Gerry Arling and Joost Swarte
Performed by Arling & Cameron & Swarte
Courtesy of Basta - Audio/Visuals - Holland
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When Matt and Erica first meet at the laundromat, Erica is wearing a t-shirt that says "Türkiye" (Turkey) and has the map of Turkey on it. She's clearly wearing a t-shirt bought as a souvenir to give the idea that she has nothing else left to wear. See more »Goofs
After taking his vow, Matt looks up at the sun as it shines down on him. However, when we look at Matt, his shadow falls in front of him, not behind him as it should. See more »Quotes
Matt: [suffering through his 40th day of sexual abstinence] I almost fucked an outlet today.See more »
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"Bad Dreams (Remix)"Written by Richard Cameron, Gerry Arling and Joost Swarte
Performed by Arling & Cameron & Swarte
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Six months of hot women can't get emotionally blocked San Francisco stud Josh Hartnett (as Matt Sullivan) to forget sexy ex-girlfriend Vinessa Shaw (as Nicole); so, he decides to give up sex for "40 Days and 40 Nights" (aka "Lent", the time period before Easter). It's a lot harder than it sounds, because Mr. Harnett vows to give up ALL forms of sexual activity, including masturbation. Promiscuous roommate Paulo Costanzo (as Ryan) is around to help; he examines Hartnett's sheets for fluids, and lets everyone on the Internet know about his pal's pledge. Presumably, Mr. Costanzo orders Hartnett to shower with the door open.
Things get very sticky (or, not) when women try to arouse Hartnett's interest. To complicate matters, he meets sexy Shannyn Sossamon (as Erica) at the Laundromat. Still, Hartnett perseveres. He gets Christian help, in the confessional, from priestly brother Adam Trese (as John); Mr. Trese is, secretly, struggling with the same vow. Of course, the real story is the discovery, by Hartnett, of "true love" (instead of just sex).
Other than a confusing, dream sequence climax; it's all fairly predictable. Director Michael Lehmann and team succeed in making the premise unrealistic, even for a silly movie. Sossamon and Costanzo are very likable with Hartnett. There are a few laughs. One cool scene features more topless women than "Electric Ladyland".
***** 40 Days and 40 Nights (3/1/02) Michael Lehmann ~ Josh Hartnett, Shannyn Sossamon, Paulo Costanzo, Adam Trese