A Guide to Second Date Sex
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| name = A Guide to Second Date Sex
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| producer = David Wade
Savannah James-Bayly
Maggie Monteith
James Norrie
| writer = Rachel Hirons
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| music = Toydrum
| cinematography = Paul MacKay
| editing = Lewis Albrow
| released = {{Film date|2019|10|31|df=yes}}
| runtime = 81 minutes
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
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| studio = Addington Films
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A Guide to Second Date Sex is a 2019 British romantic comedy film directed by Rachel Hirons, starring Alexandra Roach and George MacKay.[https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/387825/ Review: A Guide to Second Date Sex] The film is based on the play of the same name by Rachel Hirons.[https://www.screendaily.com/news/george-mackay-alexandra-roach-board-uk-comedy-a-guide-to-second-date-sex-exclusive/5122742.article George MacKay, Alexandra Roach board UK comedy 'A Guide To Second Date Sex' (exclusive)][https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/the-truth-about-second-date-sex-8499134.html The truth about second date sex]
Plot
A chance meeting at a nightclub brings together a nervous Laura and an awkward Ryan. The characters agree to go on a second date. And when the meeting time approaches, each of the young people begins to get nervous. They have little to no experience in romantic relationships. Sophisticated friends are taken to prepare them for the meeting. How bad can a second date end up being and what can you lose on it? Ryan and Laura will soon find out!
Cast
- George MacKay as Ryan
- Alexandra Roach as Laura
- Michael Socha as Dan
- Naomi Willow as vlogger
- Gillian Elisa as Val
- Emma Rigby as Tufts
- Holli Dempsey as Bianca
- Kae Alexander as Tali
- Tom Bell as Adam
- Louise Breckon-Richards as therapist
Reception
The film received mostly poor reviews from film critics. It has a 50% positive review score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews.[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/2nd_date_sex 2nd Date Sex] Sandra Hall of The Sydney Morning Herald gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.{{cite web |author=Sandra Hall |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/a-guide-to-second-date-sex-fumbles-in-the-dark-20200211-p53znm.html |title=A Guide to Second Date Sex fumbles in the dark |language=en |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=2020-02-12 |accessdate=2022-02-13}}
References
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External links
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- [https://cineramafilm.com/2020/04/21/now-available-to-stream-or-buy-a-guide-to-second-date-sex/ Now Available to Stream or Buy — A Guide to Second Date Sex]
- Konstantin Kitsenyuk. [https://www.kinoafisha.info/reviews/8328065/ A very dreary date that hit the big screen]
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Category:British romantic comedy films
Category:British sex comedy films
Category:British films based on plays
Category:2019 romantic comedy films
Category:2019 directorial debut films
Category:2010s English-language films
Category:English-language romantic comedy films
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