Relax... It's Just Sex!

REVIEW
A captivating poly-sexual, multiracial romantic comedy that features an impressive Hollywood-studded cast and revolves around the tangled relationships and love affairs of an extended group of close-knit friends. They include the sexy, straight ringleader Tara (Tilly) who’s desperate to have a child with Gus (Perez); her best friend Vincey (Anderson of "Party of Five"), a love-lorn gay playwright; lesbian Robin (Petty), who pines after the voluptuous Sarina (Williams) who in turn is in a dying long-term affair with Megan (Thomas) who claims the two haven’t had good sex since Martina won at Wimbledon. How this diverse group of people navigate the treacherous waters of romance, love and sex (not always in that order) is played out in this alternately funny and touching film. Especially memorable are the mousy-voiced titan Tilly, who gives a wonderful performance as a woman who cherishes her friendships, and Mitchell as the love-hungry gay man who mistakes swallowing for commitment and dates for affairs. Castallaneta, whose previous feature film was the inventive Together Alone, offers assured direction infused with witty dialogue and familiar characters in a film that will entertain and tug at your heartstrings.