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XX/XY (2002)

R  |   |  Drama, Romance  |  18 July 2003 (Portugal)
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Three friends begin a dangerous three-way relationship that spirals out of control, leading to dire consequences that haunt them ten years later.

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Sam
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Thea
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Sid
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Guy at College Party
William Keeler ...
Boss
Paula Roth ...
Mom
Lee Cobb ...
Stepfather
Zach Shaffer ...
Nick
John A. MacKay ...
Mitchell
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Undercover Cop
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Keith Siglinger ...
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Guy Who Asks for His $ Back (as Evan Neuman)
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Claire
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When two college students, Sam and Thea, meet Coles at a party, their mutual attraction is immediate, leading to a passionate and awkward night together, and the onset of an intensely charged bond. As they continue to push the sexual boundaries of their friendship, however, they are tested by Sam and Coles' incipient romance and Thea's increasing recklessness, until the relationship dissolves amid a cloud of fear, resentment and mistrust. Eight years later they reunite. An animator for a high-profile ad agency, Coles now lives with Claire, his girlfriend of five years. Thea is happily married to Miles, with whom she owns a flourishing restaurant. And Sam has just returned to Manhattan after working in London where she recently broke off her engagement. Yet upon reconnecting, the three are drawn back into the complicated dynamic that defined their relationship from the start and are forced to confront the true meaning of commitment and love. Written by Sujit R. Varma

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Drama | Romance

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Rated R for sexuality, language, and brief drug use | See all certifications »
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18 July 2003 (Portugal)  »

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Coles und die Frauen  »

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Opening Weekend:

$17,089 (USA) (11 April 2003)

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$103,874 (USA) (13 June 2003)
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A married couple that director Austin Chick knew were so affected by the emotional repercussions of their friend's film that they started divorce proceedings shortly after seeing it. See more »

Quotes

Coles: Would you think I was being too forward if I said, "Let's go back to your room."
Sam: What would you say if I said, "Let's go back to my room, but let's bring Thea."
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References Eyes Wide Shut (1999) See more »

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Kool Thing
Written by Sonic Youth
Courtesy of Sonik Tooth Music (Administered by Zomba Music
Publishers, Ltd.) (Zomba Enterprises, Inc., for the U.S. and Canada)
Performed by Sonic Youth
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Impressive movie with a sense of humor!!!
29 April 2003 | by (New York, NY) – See all my reviews

This movie is impressive and different from anything I have seen. I really enjoyed Mark Ruffalo's performance. He is the perfect anti-hero, and his character represents so many people that we all know, trying to settle into serious relationships. A perfect date movie. I have been talking about it with my boyfriend for days.

It is a drama, serious business about love and commitment, but also so funny. A lot of genius one liners, excellent quips. I never am really moved to write these reviews, but this movie is really refreshing and a really good time.


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