Film Review – The Sessions

“The Sessions” approaches an unusual story with a healthy sense of
humor, a commitment to the comfort of faith, and a surprisingly adult
appreciation of sex. While it may resemble yet another Oscar-bait
melodrama boasting fiery performances and a powerful message, “The
Sessions” plays largely low-key, working to create a human portrait of a
physically challenged man hoping to find a little bedroom adventure
before his time expires. Although the story seems like a rich
opportunity for crude shenanigans, the movie is unexpectedly blunt and
warmly sympathetic, displaying a refreshing commitment to the tense
nuances of a carnal odyssey before its eventual slide into overcooked
dramatics. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com