Strictly Sexual (2008)

Movie Overview
"Strictly Sexual" is an enthralling 2008 American romantic funny movie written, directed, and produced by Stevie Long. The movie stars Amber Benson, Johann Urb, Kristin Bauer, Stevie Long, Kristen Kerr, and Trevor Murphy, and tells the story of 2 females who decide to hire 2 males for a strictly sexual relationship.

Main Plot
The movie starts with two successful however romantically unfulfilled women, Donna (Amber Benson), a clothes designer, and Christi Ann, a disillusioned building task supervisor (Kristen Kerr), ending up being annoyed with the males they fulfill. The guys are either not able to satisfy their sexual or psychological needs, or both.

One day, while unwinding at their usual hangout, they bump into 2 attractive, out of work construction employees, Joe (Johann Urb) and Stanny (Stevie Long). Out of jest, and driven by their disappointment, they decide to extend an uncommon proposal to the 2 males. They offer to house them in their guesthouse, feed them, and keep them as their 'sex servants'.

Developing Relationships
As the story unfolds, Donna and Christi Ann's relationship with Joe and Stanny develops into something deeply intimate, totally defying the initial understanding of a 'strictly sexual' relationship. Donna, who was at first doubtful and reluctant, discovers herself falling for Joe, the more sensitive and peaceful of the two males. Christi Ann, a previously unyielding and hard-nosed businesswoman, winds up falling in love with the more laid-back and funny Stanny.

The Twists and Turns
Their ideal set-up is threatened when Joe, looking for more than a physical relationship, faces Donna about her sensations. She profusely denies having any emotional connection with him, which triggers him to leave your home. Simultaneously, Christi Ann, bothered by the possibility of falling for Stanny, also asks him to leave. The women's worst fear- emotional involvement, appears to be taking over their truth.

Conclusion
In the end, both ladies recognize their psychological investment in their relationships. They confront their fears, embracing their sensations for the men and rejecting the shallow percept of the 'strictly sexual' relationship they had at first been clinging onto. Donna pursues Joe, capturing him at the airport in a clichéd romantic movie design, admitting her love for him. At the same time, Christi Ann bravely confesses her feelings to Stanny.

Total Review
"Strictly Sexual" proves both amusing and thought-provoking. It challenges the societal norms connected to enjoy and sex, revealing that love can develop in the most unexpected situations. The film brilliantly represents the complexities of human feelings and the fear of vulnerability in relationships. Its unanticipated shift from funny to deeply psychological scenes includes a layer of depth and realism to the movie, making it worth the watch. The film is a clear demonstration of how true connections can defy pre-set objectives and social expectations.

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