I enjoyed this move way more than I expected I would. It's a technically a rom-com, but so much funnier, better scripted, and better acted than most. Seriously, the acting is superb, especially the three leads, and the facial expressions alone are worth the watch. I also love how rundown their house is, and how uncombed and disheveled everyone looks, like real young adults who don't have their act together yet, and not the plastic/tanned/heavily made-up Hollywood depiction thereof. The sex scenes are realistic and well done, not Hollywood prudish. The main couple's scenes are gorgeous and steamy and sensual, and feel true to the characters' growing intimacy. Overall, the movie is fast paced and funny and moving, with great character development and acting -- a real gem!

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NISEY

WHY DIDN'T WE HEAR ABOUT THIS JEWEL?

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013

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This was a pleasure! Ryan Kwanten has a face and expression that emote such feeling that he hardly has to speak the words. He created Jason Stackhouse and is nothing like that character, yet we love and laugh with him every episode of True Blood. These movies should be more advertised to us happily-ever-after people so that we can relate them to each other and make them a hit. We don't need gratuitous death, just a slightly complicated resolved happy ending. Life is already full of misery. Give us just the right amount of sex and a great epilogue and we'll keep coming back for more. Someone should cast Ryan Kwanten in a hit that showcases his empathy. He would be a major star and I being 62 and not a beefcake groupie, would watch anything in which he starred. Enjoyed this movie thoroughly and would recommend it to all happily-ever-after junkies. (The other two major characters were also perfectly cast.)

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Ana

Refreshing

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021

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From start to finish this movie surprises. I simply loved the premise of a white man having to deal with the limits of his own sexual reproduction and the challenges he has (or doesn't have) as a white male that feels the deep desire to procreate. Well, you know how it ends….duh

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Kat

Much sweeter than I expected

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2013

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I thought this would be a very raunchy movie, but it turned out to have more more heart than you would think. Some people might find it slow, but I find that slower indie movies are much more realistic and easier to relate to. I will mention that it might offend some people's sensibilities. Obviously there's sex - an mildly extended blowjob scene, and some tastefully done full on sex scenes in the middle. Obviously premarital sex and babies, and treating reproduction as a business arrangement. Lastly they throw in some cocaine, which I found rather jarring and unnecessary. Still, funny movie with a core that I think a lot of people can relate to.

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Ornery Malmsey

Completely Unrealistic

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019

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Has anyone involved with this movie actually gone through treatment for testicular cancer? I would doubt it. In most cases, if the ultrasound and/or bloodwork indicate that cancer is likely, the testicle is removed and then biopsied before a diagnosis of testicular cancer is made. Then, don't get me started on the infertility aspects...

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Decker

Solid and surprisingly good

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2016

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Another solid film from Australia. The two stars, Ryan Kwanten and Sarah Snook are both quality actorsl--especially Sarah Snook (see her play a guy in Predestination with Ethan Hawke), who's clearly the stand-out of the film and someone to watch. The dialogue, acting and production quality are all first rate. This isn't a Seth Rogen raunch-out, like you might expect, but rather takes some twists and turns that keep you pulling for our protagonists as we watch them change. Heartfelt and endearing without being sappy, and really a surprisingly good film. Time well spent.

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shauna

I loved it. cute and honest

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2017

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I loved it. cute and honest. A lot sweeter than I thought it was going to be, and exactly how I imagine many young (immature) men would react to such a situation. Very enjoyable, funny but not raunchy, and the acting is great, love the facial expressions of the clueless roommate.

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Oligonicella

Someone has a *very* different interpretation of funny than I.

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2019

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While an interesting story and well acted, I wanted to watch a comedy. This was more like a pity party and kind of a strange one.

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Kit

Nice light fun.

Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2013

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Just a nice fun movie, Ryan Kwanten is so different in this movie then he is in True Blood. I think that anyone that like a good happy ending will like this movie.

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chrissy jewell

Funny, moving and quirky

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2013

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I chose this film because of the subject matter. It is a very thought provoking film. However, it is very funny and really captures how a young man who has been carefree and living life to the full might feel if he was presented with such a life changing challenge. Extremely well acted and fast paced. Such a quirky romantic film which had me gripped every step of Jonah's journey. So glad the ending of the film had a twist.

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Hannah

Got the film as I'm a fan of the actor ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2015

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Got the film as I'm a fan of the actor, the film was ok but it isn't one I wanted to or would watch again anytime soon sadly.