40 Days

40 Days
Cast: Josh Hartnett
Studio: Miramax
Rating: 4.5/10

Matt Sullivan’s (Josh Hartnett) last big relationship ended in disaster and ever since, his heart’s been aching and his commitment’s been lacking. Then came Lent, that time of year when everybody gives something up. That’s when Matt, a guy who’s never been able to finish anything, decides to go where no man’s gone before and make a vow: No sex. Whatsoever. For 40 straight days there is no touching, no fooling around, and no self-gratification. No nothing. At first he has everything under control. That is until the woman of his dreams (Shannyn Sossamon) walks into his life. Now, with everyone betting he won’t finish what he started, he’s just trying to hold on, and hoping she’s willing to hold out.

That said 40 Days is really flaccid. That pun is about as funny as anything this film has to offer. Its silly ass jokes that wouldn’t even make the kids of South Park laugh. Hartnett doesn’t do much to try and save this sinking ship. Try as hard as you might, but this guy can’t act; in fact co-star Shannyn Sossamon acts rings around him. There is more but seriously you’ve read this review a few dozen times this year. 40 Days And 40 Nights does end, honest, head first into a totally climax-lacking ending.

+ charlie craine


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