A New Jersey guy's porn-fueled fantasies clash with real-life romance in this darkly comic satire.
Earnest and satirical, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+ and Kanopy (free).
For an R, this one goes further: strong sex and nudity. Beyond that, no real violence and frequent strong language.
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A New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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