Monday, May 28, 2007

Film Review: Scenes of a Sexual Nature

I loved this delightful film from beginning to end. The total film takes place in the Hampstead Heath Park of London. The scenery is lush and green. There are walking paths. There is water. The shrubbery and flowers are plentiful and gorgeous. We meet several couples who come to rest, picnic and walk in this wonderful place. They all talk about sex or their relationships.
I loved the couple that was in the midst of a divorce. You are well aware that they still love one another but marriage didn’t work for them. They talk about their marriage and how hey met. They both love heir daughter and she copes well. She tells the father that she knows that the divorce was right because the mother is now happier
I related to the elderly couple. She was an attractive elderly lady. Every Wednesday she comes and sits on a park bench. On this particular day a handsome elderly gentleman comes and sits on the bench. The two talk about their past lives. They stroll through the park. It was so beautiful to see these seniors finding companionship.
A special section of the part was set aside for men only. We see the gay men relaxing in the park and strolling through the area. One couple is relaxing on the grass. One states that he wants to adopt a child. The other man is not certain. They discuss the pros and cons. It was touching.
One couple tests their relationship when the husband is staring at a beautiful young lady relaxing in the sun and reading a book.
The stories are not related. They are all touching. There is no nudity and no overt sexual activity. They are gentle stories of average believable people spending time in the park.
I would love to see this film again. It is beautifully filmed and the acting is superb.

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