Powerful

Memorable, crazy movie

Good concept, poorly executed.

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

(spoiler alert) Not that I actually think I'm going to reveal anything this time around, but this is my first review in awhile and I've just discovered that IMDb insists that you put a warning up here.Of all the movies I've seen, of all the films that I love, this would seem to be the one that's most misunderstood on here.For some reason a lot of people (even Stephen Baldwin, one of the stars in the thing who's since gotten religion, and is now disavowing the film) think this is some kind of soft-porn film. It isn't, not at all.So half the people, the ones that wanted it to be a porn film, are disappointed, and the other half, without even having bothered seeing the film, say that it's immoral.This isn't a porn film at all. It's about friendship. It's one of the most on-the-mark movies about friendship that I've ever seen.Is there sex involved? Yes, of course. In case you've never noticed, we (and every other critter on the planet) are sexual beings, it's an urge in all of us.And if anyone would actually watch the film and just pay attention, it isn't all about overcoming inhibitions and setting free your desires; by the end of the film it becomes apparent that there are prices to be paid. (Well, I guess that was a spoiler, of sorts. But what's with this "spoiler" thing, anyway? There isn't a film book in the world that discusses, say, "Psycho" without giving away the ending! Since when has it become so important to not say anything about the movie? Hell, "Threesome" is about two guys and a girl..."SHHH!!! You're spoiling it for me!" LOL) Anyway, it has a very witty yet believable script and wonderful performances by all the actors (including, I must add, one of the most erotic scenes I've ever seen in my life, the one in the library. This might not be porn, but Lara was hot as hell back then!) And, by the end (if you're paying attention, and not assuming or hoping that it was a porn film) you're left on this terribly moving bittersweet note. Times change, people move on.This was a wonderful movie (if misunderstood), much better than its immediate rival that came out around the same time, "Reality Bites." In the end, the thing that the film is truly about is how ephemeral things can be. It can't show you, vividly, how things can fall apart, it can't make you feel for them or what will happen to and between them without spending the first 80 or so minutes putting them together. After all of that, you realize the tragedy and frailty of friendships and loves.And, in the end, that is truly what the movie is about.And, in the end, that's what life is all about.

This is one seriously underrated movie. The humor is very clever and mature (compared to say, a Will Farrell style college movie). I love the narration by the Eddy character, it makes this movie so much more. He makes you really feel what he's feeling. All three characters take you on their journey of self discovery, a bit of sexual experimentation that often occurs while in college, and most of all - the painful truth about "How can someone be such a necessary part of one's life one moment, and simply vanish the next?" How true is that?! One should also note the amazing original score by Thomas Newman. He's composed music for a ton of other movies too such as American Beauty, Pay It Forward, Erin Brockovich - just to scratch the surface. I recently became obsessed with finding this music, that is NOT included on the Threesome soundtrack (although the non-original music on that CD is a great compilation, including U2's "Dancing Barefoot" - a phenomenal song). I found it just this week if anyone else has been going crazy trying to find this music. It's on the American Buffalo soundtrack. The first half of the CD the score for American Buffalo score (which is pretty mediocre), and the last half is the original score to Threesome! Anyway, I think all three characters are VERY well played by the actors, even Stephen Baldwin - although I'm sure the role of the obnoxious, sex-obsessed roommate was tailor-made for the guy at that time. I love his and all the characters, and wouldn't change a thing about how they contribute to the three-way relationship that's formed as well as the story line.This movie is also very believable, a quality I love and a quality that keeps me from watching overly melodramatic "classics" like Gone With the Wind. I just don't believe the characters in those types of movies! So if you saw Threesome before and only thought it was so-so, give it another chance. Try to see it with new eyes, and for the love of God, listen to the original music when you can catch it. If you haven't seen it, rent it. You'll be pleasantly surprised. The DVD offers a couple of alternate endings, but I like the one they ultimately chose best. So it's not the happiest of endings, it's an extremely realistic ending. I was left completely satisfied.

This is one of those movies that you stumble across on HBO, and walk away glad that you watched it.I'm not sure exactly what made this movie so great. I think because it was funny, it had a great story line, it gave the characters an extreme sense of sexuality, it reminded me of myself at times, and lastly.......it hinted on what and what NOT to do with women if you want to be successful.It's one of those movies that I agree, is not for young kids, and not for people over 35. I just really got a feel for the characters, and it kept my attention the entire movie.Overall, I'd say that this movie felt real to me. I felt I could relate to the characters, and nothing about this movie was far fetched. It's just one of those movies that you have to see to understand why it's captivating. And see why and how women are attracted to men that they can't have, or create a challenge.

I love this movie! From start to finish it had me laughing as Stephen Baldwin's character of Stuart as the obnoxious sex-crazed horny frat-boy from Hell makes this movie. Too bad 2 yrs later he let Pauly Shore talk him into doing the movie Bio-Dome which basically relegated his career to straight-to-video releases. But in this film he showed he had a great comedic timing and he works excellently with the always talented Lara Flynn Boyle who plays the sexually repressed character of Alex, the girl who because of her uni-sex name is forced to live with 2 guys on campus as the other guy played by, the great bascially still not very known actor Josh Charles, has her hot under the pantyline as he won't go out with her or make any moves on her, as he is trying to figure out why he'd rather look at Stephen Baldwin than Ms Flynn. In otherwords ***** SPOILER****** he's GAY! Hilarious scenes follow as Mr Baldwin's character, once he finds out about Josh Charles's gayness starts giving him advice on how to woo a person but it's all advice on how to woo a girl into bed rather than a gay-on - gay relationship. Also, very funny stuff, Ms Boyle's character trying to seduce Mr Charles, as he is trying to read big words in the library & she's so hot for him saying a word with more than 3 or 4 words in it gets her off like a bottle rocket. Very steamy film! ***** out of *****