Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex does not chronicle the making of George Michael’s nearly 40-year-old pop hit. Premiering at Sundance, the explicit comedy stars Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman as an unconventional couple with Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs, and Charlie XCX in the supporting cast.
Early word-of-mouth suggests the romp (seeking distribution) has some positive attributes but may appeal only to a niche crowd. Rotten Tomatoes stands at 85% with Metacritic at 63. It’s safe to assume this won’t be in awards contention. Olivia Wilde’s directorial effort (The Invite) which is also screening in Park City might be another story and you can expect that write-up on the blog in short order. My Oscar Prediction posts will continue…
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