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7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 31
  2. Negative: 6 out of 31

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  1. [Anonymous]
    Nov 8, 2002
    0
    When a filmophile, like myself, who has seen hundreds of films in a lifetime is exposed to Sex and Lucia, the first obvious sign of malaise is an inability to concentrate, which rapidly escalates into suffering. Put a melodramatic, repetitive music score as a background for exquisitely poor cinematography. Add a television soap opera-style plot coupled with poor acting. Toss in banal, insipid dialogue , and crown the whole thing with gratuitous nudity in all shapes and sizes --liberally peppered with annoying groaning-- and you have a film you wish you had stayed home for! Expand
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  2. GavinD.
    Feb 5, 2005
    10
    A fabulous love story which picks you up and takes you to heaven. You can watch this movie five times and still love its complex passionate heart. One of my desert island movies.
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  3. ANDREWM.
    Aug 10, 2004
    8
    Medem is an extraordinary filmmaker. The photography in this film is exquisite, there is simply no other word for it. I differ with those people who have commented on the supposed "poor cinematography" - whether you get anything out of the story or not shouldn't detract from the gorgeous look and aesthetic feel of this film. It's also one of the most sensual films I have ever seen. Again, credit Medem. His work with the actors, the script, the production, transforms Sex And Lucia into pure cinema-viagra! And Paz Vega in the leading role is dynamite. What a stunning and beautiful creature! She oozes sensuality and is arresting to watch. As for the plot, I got lost quite easily....but I didn't care much....if I'm gonna be lost, let it be in a paradise like this. Expand
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  4. F.Valeron
    Mar 31, 2006
    10
    Lucia y el Sexo is quite possibly one of the greatest films we're all ever going to get to see. It's so rare for a film to magically engage every sense simultaneously, and, it seems to me, the films that manage this are increasingly coming from Spain and South America. This one is a masterpiece.
    • 0 of 2 users said yes
  5. MikeyG.
    Jul 22, 2002
    9
    This was a great movie. You've got the playing with time element, the destiny-fate vs coincidence debate, the hardcore sex, the gorgeous visuals of the locations, plus a great sentimentality and modern-day romanticism. A trifle long and there was a sun-moon metaphor that didn't do anything for me, which is why I didn't give it a 10, but you don't feel the length of the movie that much and it seems necessary. I don't know what you could cut out. The movie is better if you know spanish, but the translations were not that far off and pretty well done. This is a movie to see with your significant other. Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  6. JohnR.
    Sep 23, 2002
    4
    The first third is captivating, but it veers into the land of self-conscious screenwriting, becoming tolerable only to ogle the lovely women and attractive landscape.
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  7. susangrinker
    Feb 28, 2007
    10
    Was one of the top 10 audience favorites at the Seattle Film festival. I liked it so much that I saw it all three times it played!!!
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Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. Goes nowhere.
  2. 70
    Medem's stupendously gorgeous puzzle movie features strong performances from its four leads.
  3. An adept mood maker, Medem strains madly for cosmic alliances, fairy-tale imagery, and fated coincidences, but he triumphs only with two hot bodies, a cluttered apartment, and a Shower Massage.