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Not a very good Plot filled with Decent Performances
Why would anyone make a movie about Kareoke is beyond me, and that is what Duets is about. A bunch of [down and outs] who love Kareoke...it's even a dream for some of them. The terrific ensemble do what they can with the boring premise and make it semi interesting. Gywneth paltrow surprisingly is the standout as she portrays an 18 year old who meets her estranged father for and accompanies him to the Kareoke contest. Paul Giamatti and Andre Braugher are fantastic as a duo who hit the road together and have wonderful chemisitry on screen, and Scott Speedman from Felicity is very charming as a down on his luck taxi driver. However each scene drags the because of the bad direction and silly dialogue. Overly long and taken too seriously. I was hoping for more of a movie that was similiar to the kareoke scene in My Best Friends Wedding. This movie is nothing like that. For hardcore kareoke fans and Gwyneth fans only!

American Idol?
I saw this movie only after buying the sountrack. The song Cruisin' attracted me and I had to buy the whole CD to get the one song. When I eventually saw the film, I liked it more simply because I was already familiar with the music. If I didn't know the songs, I may not have liked to movie as much because Karaoke and stars-in-the-eyes wannabe crooners in the boondocks don't really inspire me. Overall, I enjoyed it - certainly more than watching American Idol, the only other show I can compare it to in terms of showcasing aspiring performers.

one outta three
Of the three stories this movie gives us about people brought together around the world of Karaoke (in pairs, thus "Duets") - one absolutely kills me (in a good way) - and for it I give the movie five stars. That is when Paul Giamatti's Todd Woods has a marvelous life-altering breakthrough/breakdown, realizing that his life, as situated in the so-called American dream (which he makes several interesting comments on after he has wigged out, like how America has turned into a land of strip malls) - is rather empty and meaningless. Such a mid-life existential crisis is not exactly uncommon, but it is his portrayal of this, the exhuberance of that performance, that makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck even after watching it for the third time. And the ending of that story, although not completely satisfying and a little far-fetched, it quite something, too. As for the other two stories, one I would give maybe three stars (Gwenyth Paltrow and Huey Lewis doing their father/daughter thing - her beautiful voice in "Cruisin'" would merit all three of those stars but little else), and the final story leaves me so cold and works so poorly that I fast-forward right through those parts. I love the music in this movie. I'm not sure if all the actors sing, but if not it is expertly dubbed. Great choice of songs, great performances of those songs. Despite the inconsistency of the quality of the three stories, this is an unusual, fun, interesting movie with a lot of heart and a lot of spunk and great music, that should not be forgotten (rip Bruce Paltrow). And ultimately, for me, its all about Paul, Paul is my boy. See it to see that performance, people. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

laugh out loud
Ok...I think most of us out there hate Karaoke but this movie was a laugh out loud kind! It does contain some very good performances by Speedman and others! I really liked the school teacher....made me laugh so hard I almost wet my pants! It's a fun ride with a sappy ending that we all knew was going to happen and man Paltrow can sure sing. That's worth seeing the movie for in my book!

Good Movie!
I saw this movie on TV on Encore network, by far its one of my favorite films. After cranking it up on the Klipsch Heresys i liked it even better. Awesome music, Good actors, Great Film. ... Read more

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A little too much
The plot of this movie centers around one of the most ubiquitous of human traits: the male libido. Is it possible for a man in possession of an above-average sex drive to be devoted to one woman? Or will his loins always win out?

Certainly, this is not the 1st movie to address this question. However, typically the best venue to engage the topic is via the Romantic Comedy. Instead, this movie is a drama that takes itself way too seriously. In the end, it comes out being more sappy than anything else.

One of the aspects I liked the least about the film was its glorification of smoking. I realize that smoking is supposed to be sexy & erotic, but I have never got into it. In this movie it simply comes across as dirty & sleazy (much like the plot-line!). I swear that Tim Mattheson doesn't go a single scene w/out lighting up; it gets old really quick.

The one highpoint of the film is Kate Capshaw as the virtuous but betrayed wife. She is certainly very loveable in her role, and the film dates from the prime years of her film career.

If you're looking for a movie with a similar plot-line, but done much better, check out JUST A LITTLE HARMLESS SEX. The latter is also funny, while the present film is bereft of humor. If you pick this DVD up I can almost guarantee that you will be bored with the result.

Liked this movie as well
I was a young teen when I first saw this film on cable and I really enjoyed it. Sure it's fluff, but it'g good fluff. I loved Kate Capshaw, couldn't stand Tim Matheson (his character was a cheat, so how could I like him?) They had good chemistry and she looks fabulous. I was glad to see it available on tape and snapped it up. Am waiting for the dvd version with hopefully some interesting extras but this is an older film so...

Sorry, thought this move was darling!
Oh pooh-pooh on all you artheads. Yes, the movie's fluffy. Yes it's kind of a big-screen TV movie. But it's a WHOLE lot of fun and I've always just loved it. Who can resist all those wonderful scenes where they play-act meeting each other for the first time? I loved this move and am simply waiting for it to come out on DVD. *thhhhhhpt!*

A fun period piece
This is a fun movie. It really is nothing more than an R rated (and not all that R rated) tv movie. But it's fun, harmless, and amusing. There are definitely worse ways to spend an evening than watching this pleasant movie.

Actionless and emotionless exploration of sex and marriage.
Despite game attempts by Tim Matheson and Kate Capshaw to generate heat, "A Little Sex" fails to ignite a single spark. With a script entirely devoid of situational tension or even tittilation, the viewer is left wondering why this film was made. When I first saw this movie, in a theater in the year of its release, I would've walked out had I been the one to drive. (I later had the misfortune of producing a cut-down trailer for TV.) I hadn't walked out on a movie since "Juggernaut" in 1974 or 1975. The only recommendable thing about this movie is the fact that you'll be watching it on video and will have something (the tape itself) upon which to vent your rage. You will be in a rage when you've wasted time on what could possible be the most boring movie of all time. Don't believe me? Give it a try, but when you start feeling the life-force being sucked right out of your skull, don't say that ralph@loop.com didn't warn you! ... Read more

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WHY?
This was the best show in the 80's. All the characters were great, the story lines were cutting edge for its time. Why is this series not on DVD?

Yes, please bring this to DVD!
This tremendous and groundbreaking show needs to get the deluxe DVD treatment, and if that's done, they can put whatever pricetag they want on it! I want season-by-season sets; fully remastered video and audio; all of the original music; uncut episodes; outtakes; cast, crew and creator commentaries (tragically, there's no way now to include the late, great Bruce Paltrow in this); and a sparkling retrospective documentary that puts St. Elsewhere in its proper place as one of the most important and entertaining TV shows in history. This needs to happen, STAT.

This Should be on DVD in Complete Season Boxsets!
I was a teenager when St. Elsewhere aired on NBC and it was my favorite hospital drama show before ER (Also on NBC) came on and though I prefer ER I still think St. Elsewhere is a great show and I think that like ER that they should put St. Elsewhere out on DVD in complete season boxsets! BTW: St. Elsewhere has a great cast and some of the actors include Denzel Washington before he became a major movie star, and Christina Pickles the actress who plays Ross and Monica's mother on Friends. ... Read more