A Good Old Fashioned Orgy
A group of life long friends known for throwing extravagant theme parties are suddenly challenged with the task of throwing one last party– the house they’ve used as party central for years is up for sale and they’re starting to see the twilights of their youth. After much hard thought Eric (Jason Sudeikis) and pal McCrudden (Tyler Labine) come up with the theme, an orgy; just a good old fashioned orgy. Of course, not everyone is thrilled with the concept, least of all the ladies in the group. But, as the pending sale of the house nears, the pressure is on. Will Sue (Michelle Borth), Alison (Lake Bell), Laura (Linday Sloane), and Willow (Angela Sarafyan) get on board with the guys or will the orgy flop. And, what will Eric’s new love interest, Kelly (Leslie Bibb) make of all this?
So this is a tricky sell to make right? The name alone might keep the more puritanical movie goers away in a 10 mile radius. Yes, there’s plenty of sex based humor here, there’s no escaping the nature of the film, you’ll just have to accept it. But, assuming you can get past this first hurdle, in an odd sort of way, it’s kind of like a John Huges film a little grown up and gone blue. The film’s strength comes from the ensemble nature of the cast and the honest truth’s about relationships that get exposed. In many regards this is a coming of age film for unattached 30 somethings. Funny enough to make me chuckle at a few points, but not the funniest thing I’ve seen all year, nor is it the sexiest film I’ve seen all year, it’s really more tongue in cheek. Good enough for a matinee, but most will probably check it out on DVD, perhaps too chicken to admit to their curiosity in public? A Good Old Fashioned Orgy is rated R.