The End of Sex is a 2022 Canadian romantic comedy film, directed by Sean Garrity.[3] The film stars Jonas Chernick and Emily Hampshire as Josh and Emma, a young married couple who are feeling pressured by the demands of parenthood, and ship their kids off to camp so that they can embark on a series of sexual adventures to reignite the passion in their relationship.[4]
The cast also includes Gray Powell, Lily Gao, Melanie Scrofano, and Pedro Miguel Arce.
The film was shot in Hamilton, Ontario, in early 2022.[4]
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2022.[5] It also screened in the Borsos Competition at the 2022 Whistler Film Festival.[6]
Ari Posner received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Original Score at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in 2023.[7]
Cast
- Emily Hampshire as Emma
- Lily Gao as Kelly
- Gray Powell as Marlon
- Pedro Miguel Arce as Jory
- Melanie Scrofano as Wendy
- Steven McCarthy as Gary
- Eden Cupid as Aisha
- Emily Watt as Dawn
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 61% of 28 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6/10. The website's consensus reads: "Generally amusing in spite of its predictable approach to marital doldrums, The End of Sex offers an earnest yet often awkward look at intimacy."[8]
References
- ^ "The End of Sex (2023)". The Numbers. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ "The End of Sex (2023)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ Andreas Wiseman, "‘Schitt’s Creek’ Star Emily Hampshire Leads Rom-Com ‘The End Of Sex’". Deadline Hollywood, January 31, 2022.
- ^ a b Kelly Townsend, "Emily Hampshire, Jonas Chernick to EP and star in Vortex rom-com". Playback, February 2, 2022.
- ^ Mullen, Pat (2022-08-22). "TIFF Announces Canadian Films for 2022 Festival". thatshelf.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ^ Alyssa Noel, "Whistler Film Festival announces film lineup". Pique Newsmagazine, November 2, 2022.
- ^ John R. Kennedy, "Ian LeFeuvre Up For 2 Canadian Screen Awards". iHeartRadio Canada, February 22, 2023.
- ^ "The End of Sex". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
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