Sex Tape

Sex Tape has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and in the US on Netflix and Starz Apple TV Channel. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 5/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Cameron Diaz leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Sex Tape is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Sex Tape from the crowd. When Jay and Annie first got together, their romantic connection was intense – but ten years and two kids later, the flame of their love needs a spark. To kick things up a notch, they decide – why not? – to make a video of themselves trying out every position in The Joy of Sex in one marathon three-hour session. The chemistry Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Sex Tape came out in 2014. The timing in Sex Tape is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Sex Tape respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Cameron Diaz anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.