pointyfilippa The movie runs out of plot and jokes well before the end of a two-hour running time, long for a light comedy.

Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Tayyab Torres Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Jerrie It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

Python Hyena 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002): Dir: Michael Lehman / Cast: Josh Hartnett, Shannyn Sossamon, Vinessa Shaw, Griffin Dunne, Paulo Costanzo: Ads challenge viewers regarding sexual refusal. One would think that Josh Hartnett could make it through a ninety minute movie. Here he leads an active sex life but when his girlfriend dumps him he decides to go 40 days and 40 nights without sex. His friends make bets on his newest romance and whether he can make good on his case. Directed by Michael Lehman who previously made The Truth About Cats and Dogs. Here he is assisted by fine visual elements. Harnett has comic potential that deserves broader material. His situation draws serious themes that viewers could relate to but faltered with predictable structure and an attitude that learns nothing. Shannyn Sossamon as the laundo-mat girl has talent beyond this. She is basically a prop to teach Hartnett the value of relationships yet ends up on the same level as his other sexual conquests. Vinessa Shaw is subdued as his ex-girlfriend who will obviously reappear to voice her mistake in leaving him when she observes him with someone else. Griffin Dunne is caught masturbating in a public washroom. Paulo Costanzo plays the roommate and co-worker and pretty much initiates this scheme. Theme of sexual appetite bares truth but religious elements lack conviction. Score: 5 ½ / 10

geny82 I'm not really sure why I never watched this when it first came out. All my friends had crushes on Josh Hartnett, so they rushed to watch it. I on the other hand never made it through, but I did manage to go see Hollywood Homicide in the theater. Anyway, this movie is full of people from the late 90s that were huge, that now I'm not sure what they are up to. Shannyn Sossamon, Paulo Costanzo, Michael C. Maronna, Vinessa Shaw. Okay, I have seen them in some other things, but they are not nearly as big as they were back then. Quick summary, Matt is having trouble sleeping with random women because he is hung up on his ex, Nicole. He decides to give up all things sexual related for Lent, to kind of cleanse the pallet. RomComs being what they are, he almost immediately meets a girl that he could really be into. It wouldn't be such a huge deal, except he has given up all forms of sexual activity, including kissing and masturbation. Holding off on sleeping with someone for a little over a month doesn't seem that crazy, but not even a good night kiss?!?! Long story short, I'm not sure if it was really that god, or if it just made me nostalgic for the time when I was as free as the characters.

TheLittleSongbird The only good thing really I can say about 40 Days and 40 Nights is the soundtrack, especially the use of Recondita Armonia(from Tosca) performed the wonderful Jussi Bjorling. The rest though is a mess. The scenery is decent, but the editing could have been much tighter and the photography more fluid. Josh Hartnett and Shannon Sossaman are charming to look at, but they are rather awkward and never are believable together. It's not their fault though, they struggled with a flat predictable story, a bad smutty script, uneven pacing and especially shallow characters. What spoilt this movie the most was the ending, which is the most terrible and most insulting ending I've seen in a long time. In conclusion, an awful movie. 1/10 Bethany Cox

Stampsfightclub After breaking up with his long term girlfriend Matt (Hartnett) vows to go without sex for lent in order to progress emotionally.The romantic genre has gone through numerous concepts over the years. From the sentimental friendship romance in Lost in Translation to the utterly crude but funny American Pie there are numerous ideologies thrown around and as is modern culture, a film is made depicting the terms and regulations teenagers seem to live by in relationships.Just Friends, Angus Thongs and perfect snogging and Donkey Punch to name but a few that all depict different ideas, from the friendship zone to growing up.This Michael Lehmann picture looks at the use of sex as a resolution to overcome depression. Sex has obviously been used before in When Harry met Sally for example and with that a renowned funny classic you may wonder what this has to compare.For starters this is a delusion on the trailer which depicts the film as a broad cruel epic with constant joking and a use of crude comedy to get it's entertainment across.Whilst there are numerous references to the different elements of sex that can give American Pie a run for its money, this is good because it does not take itself too seriously. The scripting is relaxed, and is not penned around set ups for an obvious joke. There are sharp timings in and amongst the 40 days with numerous challenges for the teen heart throb Josh Hartnett.The actor is likable enough with a chilled presence whilst bringing an elegant amount of comedy our way. The comedy however comes mostly from the supporting players, particularly Matt's flatmate. This is where this film succeeds though as Matt's target is a serious business considering his motivation to get over his ex girlfriend. The balance is therefore articulate as we comprehend the elegant dreams of the central protagonist with his problems we therefore do not need the awkward jokes subsiding the seriousness.This is by no means soft hearted either as the relationship between Matt and Erica is one of the most grown up dates you will see in teen comedy.The scripting is quite exquisite considering the modern language of stereotypical teenagers. The cocky flatmate isn't too over the top whilst the work colleagues seem ordinary enough but whilst this work the level of comedy is maintained.Here are a couple of drawbacks. The ending like all or most romantic comedies is inevitable; Erica's constant doubts and reactions can be tiring whilst Maggie Gyllenhaal is quite annoying.But this is a sharp comedy that is light-hearted but still funny with a good central lead that is certainly worth a look.