We think of the disabled, the old, the widow(er)s, the mentally challenged as asexual individuals.
This is SO wrong.
As I also pointed in another post on Gerontophilia, sexual desires do not die with age or physical disorder. That it is still taboo for us, yes. That they still have a need, hell, yes.
So, the story goes around Mark (John Hawkes), who is paralyzed below his neck due to polio and uses iron lung. At the age of 30-something he decides he doesn't want to be a virgin any more, and scores thanks to a professional sex surrogate Cheryl (Helen Hunt).
For those unfamiliar with the term, here is the explanation on what PSS is.
However, no matter what you may think of her way bringing bread on table, Cheryl appears to be a typical next-door-mom, married, with husband and kids and mortgage and all problems and joys of such life.
The script is based on real life events, and written very well, understandable for typical consumers of silver screen. Also, pays attention to several very important aspects that pop out as story goes on, but would never ever come to you regularly. This is a movie about love, life priorities, acceptance and self-acceptance, but courage above all. Courage was also necessary for both Helen Hunt and John Hawkes to take such a demanding and risque roles. Both were nominated or won awards for this performance (see IMDB link below). William H Macy spoiled us in the past with some historical roles, so priest with a moral dilemma is a proper shiner for him here.
The Sessions isn't a regular Hollywood movie, although it should be - in case you're fed with Transformers, this one's for you.
You know me as a generous person, so let's keep it that way: For info purpose, you may see it online by clicking on the link below:
- http://www.any.gs/B5qMF
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