Alicia I love this movie so much

Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated

Erica Derrick By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Davis P This 2002 josh hartnett sex comedy revolves around his character just breaking it off with his girlfriend Vinessa Shaw and not being able to get over it, so he decides to go on a 40 day vow of celibacy. Of course this is already extremely hard for any person who normally has sex (self or with another person) on a regular basis. But it becomes even more difficult and complicated when he meets the woman of his dreams. Enter Shannyn Sossamon. They immediately hit it off when they meet and the two actors do have pretty good on screen romantic chemistry. I liked most of the performances in this movie. It features Vinessa Shaw (hocus pocus) as his ex girlfriend that caused this whole celibacy thing and it also has a young Maggie Gylanhaal. The plot is pretty predictable, well except for one event that takes place in the last act, something I didn't really care for, kinda disturbing in my opinion. The dialogue is thankfully free of any anti gay or sexist language. I was kind of surprised by this since typically movies like this which features a lot of male sexual talk usually has slang of a discriminatory nature. But thankfully josh hartnett's character is a good enough man to rise above crap like that. The movie doesn't really cover any new ground or surprise at all, but I was mostly entertained while watching it. I'd say if you like sex comedies but want one that's not as horribly crude as Van Wilder and doesn't have offensive language then this one may be for you. 7/10.

callanvass Matt Sullivan (Hartnett) is still in love with his ex. In order to get over her and start fresh, he vows celibacy for 40 days. When he meets Erica (Sossamon) , Matt's quest to stay celibate may be much quicker than he was hoping for. I actually had a decent time with this movie. It has some originality and it was genuine. It's also filled with smart humor and doesn't cross the line with crudeness. One of the funniest scenes is Hartnett faking an orgasm with Emmanuelle Vaugier. It still falls under the category of "typical Rom-Com" though. That's not a bad thing. I enjoy the genre, even the recycled ones. This one is definitely above average. Hartnett is winning in his role. I've always been a supporter of his. He's got charisma in spades and it sucks that he's not in the spotlight like he used to be. Sossamon is unique and winning herself. She's cute and spunky, something that was refreshing. She wasn't your typical love interest. This was a fairly fun flick. It's sweet, funny, cute and genuine. It's nothing that reinvigorated the genre by any means, but it'll give you some laughs. Isn't that what counts?6.6/10

Python Hyena 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002): Dir: Michael Lehman / Cast: Josh Hartnett, Shannyn Sossamon, Vinessa Shaw, Griffin Dunne, Paulo Costanzo: Ads challenge viewers regarding sexual refusal. One would think that Josh Hartnett could make it through a ninety minute movie. Here he leads an active sex life but when his girlfriend dumps him he decides to go 40 days and 40 nights without sex. His friends make bets on his newest romance and whether he can make good on his case. Directed by Michael Lehman who previously made The Truth About Cats and Dogs. Here he is assisted by fine visual elements. Harnett has comic potential that deserves broader material. His situation draws serious themes that viewers could relate to but faltered with predictable structure and an attitude that learns nothing. Shannyn Sossamon as the laundo-mat girl has talent beyond this. She is basically a prop to teach Hartnett the value of relationships yet ends up on the same level as his other sexual conquests. Vinessa Shaw is subdued as his ex-girlfriend who will obviously reappear to voice her mistake in leaving him when she observes him with someone else. Griffin Dunne is caught masturbating in a public washroom. Paulo Costanzo plays the roommate and co-worker and pretty much initiates this scheme. Theme of sexual appetite bares truth but religious elements lack conviction. Score: 5 ½ / 10

thebrenman Romantic comedies are not usually what I prefer to watch, but "40 Days and 40 Nights" would be an exception. This movie is not your traditional romantic comedy. While most scenes were hilarious, the plot of the movie was beyond what you would expect. A goofy romantic comedy is what everyone needs once in a while, and "40 Days and 40 Nights" is by far the best romantic comedy that I have ever watched in my life.The cast for this film was beyond excellence. Josh Hartnett is the kind of person you would expect to be in a horror film or action thriller, but this movie showed that he is also magnificent at comedy. Shannyn Sossoman was also the perfect person to play in this movie, as Josh Hartnett's co-star. The supporting cast was also a bunch of comedians, bringing this movie to life."40 Days and 40 Nights" was one of the best romantic comedies I have seen, and it will remain so for many years to come.