Is ‘I Want Your Sex’ a Hit? Find Out What Viewers Think of Gregg Araki’s Comedy!

Renowned in the 1990s, Gregg Araki is an icon of American independent cinema, along with Gus Van Sant and Todd Haynes. He’s credited with influential films like “The Doom Generation” and “Nowhere,” and the deeply moving “Mysterious Skin,” released in the early 2000s.

For the past 12 years, the director had shifted his focus to television, contributing to series such as “13 Reasons Why” and Ryan Murphy’s “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” not to mention his own series “Now Apocalypse.” He returns now with “I Want Your Sex,” a raunchy erotic comedy featuring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman.

What’s the Film About?

In the film, Elliot (Cooper Hoffman), a young intern at an art gallery, begins an affair with his boss, the artist Erika Tracy (Olivia Wilde). Known for her commanding personality, she introduces him to sadomasochistic practices as she tightens her grip on him.

On AlloCiné, “I Want Your Sex” scores an average press rating of 3 out of 5 and a viewer score of 2.6 out of 5, which is significantly lower than his previous film, “White Bird,” which scored 3.6 out of 5.

What Do Viewers Think of the Film?

CreotiveMedia (4.5/5): “Disturbing, stylish, and decidedly provocative, ‘I Want Your Sex’ stands out as both a sensual and unsettling work. Driven by a captivating Olivia Wilde and skillfully directed, the film reaffirms Gregg Araki’s talent for delving into the most ambiguous aspects of human relationships.“

Fabien D (4/5): “Though ‘I Want Your Sex’ may feel a bit outdated in its pop aesthetic, it also adds to its charm. It might not have the intensity and raw violence of ‘The Doom Generation’ or ‘Nowhere,’ but Araki remains a unique filmmaker, and it’s always a pleasure to experience one of his films in theaters.“

TheCritizMan (4/5): “Gregg Araki delivers an unapologetic erotic comedy that’s as humorous as it is bold. The film feels like an amalgam of the entire ‘Fifty Shades’ trilogy but with much more wit, pace, and self-mockery. Unlike the often-serious saga, ‘I WANT YOUR SEX’ opts to play with its themes and provide light, sexy, and genuinely fun entertainment.“

Shawn777 (3/5): “‘I Want Your Sex’ is another creative venture by the director that’s enjoyable to watch if you like his style, though it could have pushed the boundaries further.“

Jean N. (2.5/5): “It’s watchable to the end, but not subversive enough for my taste; it’s somewhat underwhelming.“

Mjoly (2.5/5): “Sharp and well-acted, occasionally funny, this film ultimately doesn’t bring much new to the table. If the point is to show that a man can become a toy, or even a slave, to a sex bomb, then okay, but that’s hardly a new concept.“

*Audience ratings mentioned are recorded at the time of writing this article and may change.

‘I Want Your Sex’ is currently showing in theaters.