The Sessions seem almost like a rite of passage for myself. Not it any big way just in the way of confirming that the very self obsessed image I have very meticulously crafted for myself. This image is that I am more mature than anyone else in my grade, and could handle stuff better than them. The "R" rated gorefests don't confirm this image because they are not supposed taken maturely, but what about a film about a man in an iron lung who wants to lose his virginity. Hmm that might just do. See The Sessions unlike many dramadies with a premise like this makes a very down to earth human story. Mark O' Brien is 37 in an iron lung, and wants to lose his virginity. He hire a therapist (Not a prostitute there is a difference) to help do so. This is the films biggest hurdle. You the viewer must accept this type of story as just human nature, and life. It's quite difficult, but you really can do it. I could. If you can you will find something incredibly well acted, and filmed under the surface. I'm saying the whole deal. Fleshed out characters, funny dialogue, and really a radiance to the entire thing. John Hawkes is just marvelous in the center role as Mark. His optimism shines through out the entire movie. Also it's really human to see his nervousness with the whole situation. He's not sure about what he has gotten himself into, and is afraid of hurting another person. He doesn't want anything to be wrong. Helen Hunt also puts on a great performance as the therapist. This is a really tough role to tackle. I mean trying to make people enjoy a women who meets the certain needs of the handicapped is tough. Yet it all gets pulled off. This is a very funny movie as well. William H. Macy (Fargo) plays Marks preacher whom he talks to about the sessions. Macy's very frank reactions are very funny to watch, and he adds some needed laughs to the film. The actors have a lot to work with really. The screenplay written by director Ben Lewin has a sweetness to it much like the therapist. It gives us something allows us to get comfortable with it, and than allows us to take in a little bit more. That's really all there is to say. This a simple heartwarming film that has helped me at least look at films in a new light. Okay guys watch this. The Sessions gets a 9 out of 10.
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