40 Days and 40 Nights

Rating:
Summary: Crude, but sweet
Review: Although it was a pretty crude movie it was also very sweet. The sacrifice and challenge that Matt (Josh Harttnet) makes for Erica is is the kind of commitment every girl dreams of. A great cast, and devloped plot more than make up for any gross moments of the movie.

Rating:
Summary: It's ok...
Review: 40/40 is just another romantic comedy that borders on unbelievable. It's about a guy who makes the ultimate sacrifice to forego sex or anything related to sex for the duration of Lent (40 days). This started as a way for Matt (Josh Hartnett) to rid himself of his nightmares and sexual claustrophobia as he has "meaningless" sex with other women after he got dumped by his girlfriend. The office gets wind of this peculiar act, or non-act, and decides that it's worth betting on. In the course of not having sex, he meets a girl he falls in love with even without physically knowing her. Things just get tougher when people have money at stake and want him to fail, so there are many temptations along the way. Whether he makes it or not, you'll have to watch the film (or e-mail me) to find out.

It's not a laugh-out-loud type of comedy. It's definitely fun to watch and not crude in any way, but it doesn't stand out.

LEAP rating (each out of 5):
L (Language) - 4 (lots of fast talking and witty comebacks)
E (Erotica) - 3 (two brief minor upper-body nudity scenes)
A (Action) - 0 (n/a)
P (Plot) - 3 (you think he'll make it?)

Rating:
Summary: Funny
Review: It was a funny movie. I liked it because of Josh Hartnett, but the movie was different than anymovie ive really ever seen before. I'ts more for older teens than anyone. Strong Sexual Content, A LOT of nudity, language.... I'm still debating on if I liked it or not.

Rating:
Summary: Josh Hartnett...
Review: okay...this movie was okay...Josh was SOOOOOOO hot in this movie...the movie was not very good..there were a lot of naked girls...but if u like josh hartnett...he was really fine in this movie...

Rating:
Summary: Fantastic movie that is a riot to watch
Review: I went into this movie thinking that it would be another teen ... comedy, but boy was I wrong. This movie had everything that I could have wanted out of a comedy. It was very well acted, well directed, and its plot was very well written. I loved this movie and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to go out to the movies with their friends, or their girlfriend, and laugh and have a good time. I can see why some stuck-up critics might not appreciate it, but its innocence and honest message really gets to you, and after about 45 minutes of the movie you'll be as hooked as I was. I'm definitely going to buy this movie once it gets released on DVD to watch it with the people I know won't see it in theatres. It is a joy to watch and I would recommend it to everyone because everyone can relate to its various messages.

Rating:
Summary: Not as crude as you would think
Review: Since the premise of this movie revolves around sex, I was half expecting to be visually bombarded with it. While there were a few scenes I, personally, could have done without . . . for the most part, it was pretty tame. Josh Hartnett is gorgeous and did a great job. He brought a sweetness and sincerity to his performance that makes the uncomfortable situations he finds himself in laughable rather than exploitive. Shannyn Sossamon is a perfect leading lady, but her character seems a little short-tempered rather early on. The chemistry between her and Josh is cute and believeable. I thought this movie was great. I couldn't give it four stars cause there were a few visual effects I couldn't put my stamp of approval on, but overall I really enjoyed it.

Rating:
Summary: Provides an hour and a half of hearty laughs.
Review: No, religious purists: "40 Days and 40 Nights" is not a Biblical film, nor does it carry moral value. What it does have tucked under its sleeve is a wonderful brand of comedy that's a step up from such atrocities as "Slackers," stemming from the situations of its main characters, played to perfection by an actor who throws himself into the role without hesitation.

Think of it as "American Pie" in reverse: Matt Sullivan (Josh Hartnett) has just broken up with his longtime girlfriend, Nicole (Vinessa Shaw), leading him to explore various sexual partners, all of which he finds himself comparing to his ex. He sneaks out of a lover's window while she steps into the bathroom; he "fakes it" when paired with a demanding, knows-what-she-wants aggressor; in his mind's eye, he sees his ceiling cracking open into a giant, black hole, a hole he considers his inner emptiness (it's goofy, but it provides a nice laugh).

And then, one day, the answer hits him. After paying a visit to his brother, John (Adam Trese), a whose experience in seminary aide him in advising his sibling, Matt swears off sexual practices ranging from the whole nine yards to self gratification, his relinquishment for the season of Lent.

At first, all seems to go well: he begins building model cars, throws out his magazines, videos, lubricants, etc, and crosses paths with a well-to-do girl, Erica (Shannyn Sossamon, "A Knight's Tale"), in whom he finds a connection beyond the physical attraction that dominated his past flings. Of course, things go haywire when his work colleagues develop a web page featuring a bidding system on which day he will break down and "do it," throwing his life out in the open with hilarious results.

None of this would work if not for Hartnett's ability to throw caution to the wind and make us believe in the humor and embarrassment of Matt's situations. He does well in portraying his character as a normal, sexually healthy male with confidence and ego to boot, and then one-ups himself in his latter performance as a timid, nervous wreck whose every move triggers one calamity after another.

Take, for instance, his confrontation with the slim lovelies he works with, one of whom Xeroxes a photocopy of her posterior with her phone number and offers him a good time. Two others, bound to restore "the power" to the female gender, begin making out in front of him, while the rest of the office waits outside for the results. And then there's his sex-starved boss, who accidentally downs a glass of orange juiced spiked with Viagra meant for Matt. Such situations aren't as risqué as some of the more low-brow comedies we've seen populating theaters in the past, but gross doesn't always mean more laughs, and here, it's a bit of a relief to see a small level of taste put to good use.

The trailers for "40 Days and 40 Nights" have made it abundantly clear that the movie is from the producers of "Bridget Jones's Diary," and while it lacks the charisma of that previous movie's British appeal, it provides an hour and a half of hearty laughs at it's main character's expense. It's not likely you'll remember it word-for-word, but the image of Hartnett walking into a meeting with a "situation" in his pants is hard to shake.

Rating:
Summary: Great and halarious
Review: This is one of the best comedies I have seen at the theaters this year. Not only does Josh Hartnett do an amazing job here, the rest of the cast do too. No, this is not another teen movie. So yeah, it's all about sex, but it's also knowing how strong minded and self confident you are in certain situations. Some of the scenes in this movie are flat out funny, like when Josh goes into the meeting with a... Never mind. It's so funny though, and the story is really clever. I'd see it it again. And don't listen to critics, because you can't let anyone tell you what you'll like, cos you are the only one who knows that. And this movie is a great film with a great cast, a real plot, so if you're looking for a good laugh & a good time at the movies, I suggest you see this halrious movie.

Rating:
Summary: Fun and Laughter
Review: Admittedly not a previously big Josh Hartnett fan, but I went to watch this movie on a whim, and am glad I took the plunge.
It was good to see Hartnett in a comedy role and think he faired very well. There was such a neat innoncence in some of the lines he delivered, where they could have been really crass. Some of the sight gags were a little gross and some a bit disturbing, but on the whole I was pleasantly surprised, and the good stuff more than made up for it.
The cast was great.. of which I recognised Hartnett, Sossomon and of course Griffin Dunne. However, I really wished more time was spent with Hartnetts co-workers. I would have loved to have seen their characters filled out more.
I must admit I was taken with the actor, Chris Gauthier, that played Mikey (I actually stayed to the watch the end credits to take note of his name) and when the romance between the leads became a little long, really wanted to see Mikey and the co-workers back at the internet office. I would be interested in other works this actor has appeared in. More time spent with the actor who played Chris would have been good too, in fact all the internet guys.
That aside, I am looking forward to the release of the dvd, and will be buying a copy as soon as its available.

Rating:
Summary: something simple
Review: This movie is the proof of how men can not be able to stay out of sex fo a certain time.
I like it because is a comedy that show it to us in a funny way but also is a reality for all men kind.