The sessions is the true story of Mark O'Brien (John Hawkes), a poet, journalist and polio sufferer. After being rejected by the girl he loves, he decides to seek help from a sexual surrogate (Helen Hunt) in order to lose his virginity and ultimately feel like a complete man before he hits his expiration date.
It is written and Directed by Ben Lewis, which is well written, and very witty at times. The direction is simplistic through out, and whilst sensitively and tastefully done, especially the sex scenes, it does not do anything interesting to distinguish it. This will make it evidently compared to The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Which is not a bad thing.
The strengths of The Sessions are almost entirely in the wonderful acting of John Hawkes and Helen Hunt, both deliver affecting performances which are rightfully receiving praise across the board. The supporting cast are equally as good, William H Macy playing a priest who is the confidant and friend of Hawkes, is hilarious and likable. The other cast members are equally as good, Moon Bloodgood is sweet and funny as his carer, and Annika Marks is equally as good as Marks' former love interest. Also With a nice performance as the understanding husband by Adam Arkin.
It is written and Directed by Ben Lewis, which is well written, and very witty at times. The direction is simplistic through out, and whilst sensitively and tastefully done, especially the sex scenes, it does not do anything interesting to distinguish it. This will make it evidently compared to The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Which is not a bad thing.
The strengths of The Sessions are almost entirely in the wonderful acting of John Hawkes and Helen Hunt, both deliver affecting performances which are rightfully receiving praise across the board. The supporting cast are equally as good, William H Macy playing a priest who is the confidant and friend of Hawkes, is hilarious and likable. The other cast members are equally as good, Moon Bloodgood is sweet and funny as his carer, and Annika Marks is equally as good as Marks' former love interest. Also With a nice performance as the understanding husband by Adam Arkin.