A Good Old Fashioned Orgy (2011): Party Like There's No Tomorrow with this Risqué Romp
A Good Old Fashioned Orgy, directed by Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck, is an unconventional comedy that dives headfirst into a provocative premise.
The story revolves around a tight-knit group of friends led by Eric (Jason Sudeikis), who decide to throw one final extravagant party at his father's spacious house before it's sold. The twist? The theme of the party is an old-fashioned orgy. As the friends navigate their personal and relationship dynamics, they explore the boundaries of their friendships and confront their own insecurities and desires.
Jason Sudeikis brings his trademark charm and wit to the role of Eric, serving as the comedic anchor of the film. His natural charisma helps carry the story forward, and he shares good chemistry with the ensemble cast. The supporting cast, including Leslie Bibb, Lake Bell, and Nick Kroll, deliver good performances as well.
A Good Old Fashioned Orgy attempts to balance raunchy humor with genuine moments of emotional growth and self-discovery. The film succeeds in creating authentic relationships between the characters, highlighting the complexities and vulnerabilities that arise in such close-knit friendships.
While some jokes land and elicit genuine laughter, others fall flat or feel forced. The humor often relies heavily on sexual innuendos and awkward situations - as a result, the comedic impact of the film becomes inconsistent and lacks the sustained hilarity one might expect from a premise as audacious as an orgy-themed party.
Considering that it is supposed to be a raunchy comedy, it is not that bad. Sure, certain jokes are not up to the mark, few situations exactly play out as you know they would making the script slightly predictable - but the film does a good job of keeping you entertained.
I rate it 3 out of 5.
Direction Rating: 0.5/1
Cinematography Rating: 0.5/1
Story Rating: 0.5/1
Acting Rating: 0.75/1
Film Score Rating: 0.75/1
IMDB Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1231586/
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