Screwed (2013)

Screwed: Directed by John Wynn. With Kurt David Anderson, Kevin McCorkle, Nathan Moore, Alison Haislip. Screwed is a modern throwback to classic John Hughes-ian 80’s films about self discovery, a sex comedy with heart where one man will do anything and any woman to win the girl of his dreams.

“This movie offered ceaseless moments of surprise. Iu0026#39;m sorry but the pretentious film nerd reviews are not to be heeded. Iu0026#39;m no film buff. I am a romantic academic whose who life career is wrapped up in understanding public appeal and popular culture. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis film is u0026quot;rough.u0026quot; True. Technically. But there is something more at work that is simply beautiful and sublime. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe writing and directing is oddly authentic. Somehow and in someway, the director was able to pull more out of this cast than what is possible given the limited budget. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI came to this movie with low expectations. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAnd, perhaps, that is part of its charm for me: it defied and exceeded expectations.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSome have suggested that this movie needs to be u0026quot;remade.u0026quot; Ok. Cool. But that only testifies to what this film is: a severely underrated romantic comedy that clearly has powerful writers and director. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWhen I watched this movie I felt like I was watching people of high talent, but low opportunity, being pushed to their limit. It felt like a last gasp…and last u0026quot;letu0026#39;s give it our allu0026quot; type attempt. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eYes. I get it. The film as u0026quot;ingredientsu0026quot; of a sex/rom com. But that is not what this film is about. It is neither and only about sex or romance. It is also about how important it is to seize the moment. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAnd, u0026quot;momentsu0026quot; is what I keep experiencing as I watched the film. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAgain, I had low expectations. However, this film continually anticipated my u0026quot;plot holeu0026quot; cynicism and then offered just a bit more. Go ahead. I dare you. Consider this you u0026quot;typicalu0026quot; rom/sex com movie. You will be surprised. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIn my my background of expertise, I can tell you that anytime I am surprised it is only because someone has done something extraordinary. Ordinary, yes. But EXTRA ordinary. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBig ups and congrats to the crew of this low budget film. The writing and directing was solid. Give it a sympathetic view and youu0026#39;ll realize how awesome it is, not only and simply how it could be.”