Threesome

The relationship of Stuart, Eddie & Alex hits me at home, reminding me of the close friendships I've had being inclusive, inhibiting outsiders, making fun of those not in the club cuz they don't get the joke, etc. Like in the middle of the movie, you meet Stuart's cutesy, air-headed date, & though you feel kinda sorry for her because you wouldn't wanna be made fun of like the way they treated her, you know that most people have done that sort of thing before. There's also various public scenes displaying their behaviour, & they seem to have no care or remorse for what others think...which brings another good point...they don't CARE what you think of them!!

Their relationship gets, as expected, twisted at the end with the threesome, & I think if you were considering doing this (who hasn't at least thought about it at one point), & were concerned with feelings of the persons involved, the shattered friendship afterwards might actually make you think twice. Then at the end, Eddie reflects by noting how some people are so important one minute, & then gone the next...which is so true. Even after the 1st time I saw this movie when I was a freshman in college shortly after it came out on video (how ideal, huh?), I got a sense of some points & morals put in the movie, but also set in a very funny & entertaining atmosphere. Though it does deal a lot with sexual issues, I think it focuses more with personal relations.

I dunno what's not to like about this movie, unless it's too sexual for your preference...want more sex, just see American Pie, but Threesome at least goes beyond just sex. Some of the humor just goes over some people's heads, I think...it's either funny to some people or it isn't...you either get the joke or you don't!! But if you ask me, it's funny as hell. And I also agree with another reviewer, you have to be open-minded to appreciate this, or at least allow yourself to be open-minded (like I think I was when I first saw it). I've seen this countless number of times, but you could probably tell this already...I could quote LOTS more, lol. It's always good & funny the next time I see it, & also leaves you with a few things to think about too...isn't that what a good movie is about? If you haven't seen it, you're missing out!!


"I'll take you there"   April 2, 2003
Donna Di Giacomo (Philadelphia, PA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

One of the greatest, and indeed underrated, comedies of all time. I could watch this movie a million times and never tire of it. Lara Flynn Boyle (Alex), Stephen Baldwin (Stuart), and Josh Charles (Eddie) were cast perfectly in this movie. Their chemistry really came through in the final product. "Threesome" came out when I first went to college, 1994, so it helped me to deal with the transition from high school a little.

Though opposites in personality, Eddie and Stuart were getting along as roommates when, through an administrative error at the college, Alex winds up in a male dormitory. It's then that the movie gets interesting. Alex has a crush on Eddie who has a crush on Stuart but they resolve to remain friends and the adventures the three of them face as friends are hilarious.

Someone else said that the movie is not about sex and they're so right. "Threesome" is about trying to find yourself among the turmoil that is college life.

Another excellent job from Andrew Fleming (who also directed "Bad Dreams," starring Jennifer Rubin).


Not For Prudes   December 26, 2004
nina
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

I bought the VHS in 1994, just got the DVD for Christmas in 2004. Threesome is nearly eleven years old but you won't be able to see that by watching it. It's just as much fun now as it was then. It's a movie like a fine wine...it won't age no matter how old it gets. But be warned. This film is not for prudes who can't see beyond the " sex talk ". Alex, Stu and Eddy do get down and dirty at times but sex is not the only element this film has to offer. Once you expand your mind and strip Threesome of all the sexual situations and complications you have a beautiful love story between three strangers who turn out to be best friends.


Threesome is a Sensitive Outlook on Sexual Frustration   December 27, 1999
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

Threesome finds a creative and intelligent way to explore the sexual confusion of the 90s. The three characters appropriately represent the valid concerns of 20 somethings exploring identity and sexuality. Friendships and attractions lead to a realistic and entertaining story that people can actually relate to. The character, Alex, is a strong and interesting female protagonist, expressing her sexuality with a healthy and open perspective. One of the few films that don't make our generation out to be ignorant, thoughtless and completely self-absorbed. On the contrary, more consistent with actual conversations and behavior in college life of the 90s. Wonderful!