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The Science of Sex Appeal (2009)
Failed in its exploration of the complexities of sexuality
While perhaps a good insight into some of the motivators and drivers of sexual attraction, there is something vital lacking in this documentary - that being, the diversity of sexuality and sexual orientation.
The documentary tries to develop a theory of sexual attraction as if all sexuality is driven by the suitability of a partner for the creation of healthy offspring, and theorizes how each of our senses function to achieve that goal.
Yet any theory of sexuality which does not consider its diversity is flawed, and if I might go further, inherently wrong in the most fundamental sense. It is unfortunate that psychological theories or conceptual constructions do not undergo the same level of scrutiny found in other scientific disciplines such as physics. When cosmologists discovered that gravity was not all that was at play in the orbits of stars around their galactic cores; when they discovered that other forces apart from gravity were at play, they searched to discover the nature of these forces and tried to incorporate them in their view of the universe.
Our view of sexuality is incomplete if the propensity for homosexual attraction, evident throughout the animal kingdom, is ignored. Just as one cannot describe the nature of cosmic forces through gravity alone; so is it wrong to describe the nature of sexuality without seeing the complete picture. Sexual diversity is something common to birds, reptiles, fish and mammals alike. Our closest genetic cousin, the Bonobo acts entirely bisexuality (50% of sexual encounters are with those of the same sex). As appealing as a 'heterocentrist' theory of sexuality may be in ensuring that the insecurities of the masses remain quelled, in the words of the great mathematician and philosopher Betrand Russell...
"Never let yourself be diverted either by what you wish to believe, or by what you think would have beneficent social effects if it were believed. But look only, and solely, at what are the facts."
Children of Men (2006)
Average Movie with Poor Storyline yet Good Action Scenes.
I have just arrived from the cinema and have this movie fresh in my mind. The movie is set in the year 2027, during a time when all women (for a reason left unmentioned)are infertile. The youngest person on Earth is 18 years of age.
To cut it short, and avoid too many spoilers; the movie can be slightly confusing at times. Whilst the main goal during the movie is quite clear, the reasons why are not.
I do not believe it had a very good story line but do believe that its intense action and suspense at times throughout partly made up for that.
I think what the film lacked was conveying the audience into its world, leaving the viewer with the feeling at all times of, "This is just another movie."
**SPOLIER BELOW**
I am quite unhappy with the ending of the story, as it cuts short too soon. The death of Theo (Clive Owen) at the climax of the film was not particularly favourable because it was seemingly left unregarded and unimportant.
In conclusion, I believe this film deserves an average rating of 6/10.