Young People Fucking (Y.P.F.) (2007)

39% of critics liked it
(18 reviews)
61% of users liked it
(7,113 ratings)

Director Martin Gero turns his knowing lens on five different archetypal relationships in a caustic romantic comedy highlighting the amusing similarities and bizarre differences in human relationships. Sexually frustrated blonde Abby (Kristin Booth) is stuck in a domestic rut with her hyper… More Director Martin Gero turns his knowing lens on five different archetypal relationships in a caustic romantic comedy highlighting the amusing similarities and bizarre differences in human relationships. Sexually frustrated blonde Abby (Kristin Booth) is stuck in a domestic rut with her hyper sensitive boyfriend Andrew (Josh Dean); will the pair be able to smooth things out or could it be that their relationship was actually doomed from the very beginning? Yet while folks like Abby and Andrew are currently locked in to relationships, others like longtime friends Matt (Aaron Abrams) and Kristen (Carly Pope) just got out of them. Perhaps a quick round of casual sex between old friends is just the thing to help both friends move beyond their pains of their past. Meanwhile, recently broken-up couple Mia (Sonja Bennett) and Eric (ohn Cooke) are attempting to bury the past by going out on one post-mortem date, and British ladies man is out on his very first date with the pretty, and much younger, Jamie (Diora Baird). But not all relationships are as simple as one man and one woman, because energetic Gord (Ennis Esme), his ill-humored roommate Dave (Peter Oldring), and Gord's beautiful girlfriend Inez (Natalie Lisinska) somehow find their relationship growing increasingly unconventional. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Martin Gero
Written By: Martin Gero, Aaron Abrams
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Sep 6, 2007 Wide
On DVD: Oct 14, 2008
Studio: ThinkFilm

Critic Reviews

Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
The cast tries but rarely achieves an authenticity of emotional intimacy, as if everyone knows they're going to be cut away from -- how else to say it? -- prematurely.
Justin Chang, Variety
Neither as extreme nor, for that matter, as interesting as its troublesome title.
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
YPF caused a minor sensation at last year's Toronto Film Festival, but I guess the chance to see Canucks even partially disrobed is a selling point up there.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
In truth, Canadian filmmaker Martin Gero's very funny and insightful feature debut is far less shocking than its detractors -- most of whom haven't even seen it -- would have you believe.
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
Like some of the erotic acts it purveys, Y.P.F. is pleasant rather than pleasurable.
, Globe and Mail
Sorry, but intercourse is not the main course here. Instead, this is a literal sex comedy where laughs are sought, and often found, at every stage of the act, from 'foreplay' to 'afterglow'.
Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema Crazed
It's just a non-stop even flow of whining from people who have nothing to whine about.
MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher
If this is meant to be representative of 'modern relationships,' count me out.
Monika Bartyzel, Cinematical
The smaller scale also holds some solid indie charm.
Amy Nicholson, I.E. Weekly
Like life, it's sweet, messy, awkward, and dull.
Tim Grierson, L.A. Weekly
A more accurate moniker for this sex comedy might be Attractive White People Nattering On.
Shlomo Schwartzberg, Boxoffice Magazine
Actually a pretty staid affair, showing much less nudity than most R-rated films and coming down firmly, for the most part, in the pro-monogamy camp.
KJ Doughton, Film Threat
Its willingness to tackle common, yet squirm-inducing sexual predicaments with blunt, sometimes hysterical wordplay will certainly command attention.
Stephen Garrett, Time Out New York
The jarring skips required for clockwork peeks into each sexual narrative turn all the participants into reductive character sketches, spouting pithy one-liners and sporting ready-to-wear emotions on their sleeves.
Mark Peikert, New York Press
A smart and funny look at how people react under extreme sexual pressure.
Jim Slotek, Jam! Movies
It is, in short, a 'funny because it's true' comedy for adults, a potentially commercial film of the sort we should be making in this country. It has a sense of joy. No one in it ever contemplates suicide.
Leonard Klady, Screen International
There's too much talk and not enough action in the balance and eventually the straitjacket structure of the script is a schematic that grows tiresome.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...a fast-paced and very funny look at contemporary relationships.

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Emile T

<br/><br />Isn't as serious as it should have been.
Daniel P

A clever ensemble piece about the circumstances under which people aged 20-32 find themselves... well... having sex. A movie about sex that depicts what's necessary without being tasteless, this is an examination of various preconceptions, misconceptions and warped perceptions… More
A clever ensemble piece about the circumstances under which people aged 20-32 find themselves... well... having sex. A movie about sex that depicts what's necessary without being tasteless, this is an examination of various preconceptions, misconceptions and warped perceptions about sex, and asks the questions so many people ask themselves and each other. A one-of-a-kind film that really makes other movies' depictions of sex seem very shallow, this one doesn't have the best acting, or writing, but it's interestingly structured and makes it point very well.
Michael S

7/10 A cleverly written Canadian comedy that is a lot more tame than the title suggests and you may expect. It's likeable cast is a major contributing factor to the films success. Y.P.F. is a frank and entertaining little gem that you should definately check out.
Lewis C

Y.P.F. is...difficult to review. The tag line is, "Sex without complications?....yeah, right." This pretty much describes the movie as well as it can be described. Five different pairings at different stages of the relationship spectrum all go to bed, and we see what the… More
Y.P.F. is...difficult to review. The tag line is, "Sex without complications?....yeah, right." This pretty much describes the movie as well as it can be described. Five different pairings at different stages of the relationship spectrum all go to bed, and we see what the results are of their hanky-panky. There are some really diverse situations here, from two ex-lovers who want to spend another night together, to a guy who wants his roommate to have sex with his girlfriend while he watches. Complicated doesn't begin to describe some of the things that unfold. Some of it is funny, some of it is painful, and some of it is very uncomfortable. My constant thought throughout the film was that the basic concept was cool, but it would all work so much better as a genuine documentary. And no, that's not an excuse to see people actually having sex. Real life always trumps fiction, and Y.P.F. is a perfect example of that. Its scripted scenes and dialogue only offer an imitation of what these situations would REALLY be like.
Luke B

An honest and suprisngly sweet tale about sex. It's not just the sexual acts themselves but the talking that takes centre stage and opens up who these characters really are. From the hilarious couple, best friends and roomates segments to the more emotional first date and exes… More
An honest and suprisngly sweet tale about sex. It's not just the sexual acts themselves but the talking that takes centre stage and opens up who these characters really are. From the hilarious couple, best friends and roomates segments to the more emotional first date and exes segments. This film is full of harsh truths but always manages to find the comedy. The actors play it fantastically well in a brave fashion, having to convnce us of the pre-existing relatinships and how they develop throughout lengthy speeches and often uncomfortable sex scenes. It's never offensive in anyway and works more as a celebration of sex as opposed to detailing how destructive and painful it can be. So stick on your feel god wellingtons and enjoy this short, super, celluoid gem.
Emily A

What a sweet, heartfelt and honest movie. It's remarkable that it can be all these things and sidesplitting at the same time. I think that everyone who watches this will find a different storyline affecting. "The Exes" really hit close to home for the friend I went to… More
What a sweet, heartfelt and honest movie. It's remarkable that it can be all these things and sidesplitting at the same time. I think that everyone who watches this will find a different storyline affecting. "The Exes" really hit close to home for the friend I went to see this with, while "The Friends" and "The Couple" really spoke to me. I think it was a really novel idea to use the act of coitus and the social connotations that come with it as a way to exemplify these people's relationships. It worked really really well. I agree with all the critics when I say that this is exactly the kind of movie that Canada should be funding and making.
Walter M

"Young People Fucking" is a movie about young people having sex, consisting of five unconnected couples over a single night.(See, there is some truth in advertising.) Actually, the movie is more concerned with relationships and, like I said in last week's review of… More
"Young People Fucking" is a movie about young people having sex, consisting of five unconnected couples over a single night.(See, there is some truth in advertising.) Actually, the movie is more concerned with relationships and, like I said in last week's review of "Humpday," how sex changes everything. All of which is performed well and with sincerity by a likable cast who hit all the right awkward notes. Oh, I almost forgot. There is sex, some graphic, some funny and some downright kinky. To be perfectly fair, Ken(Callum Blue) is 31, having already fucked his way through most of his office with a one night stand with Jamie(Diora Baird) being next. It's the first time together for Kris(Carly Pope) and Matt(Aaron Abrams) but they have been friends forever. Kris just thinks it is about time, feeling Matt has a lot of pressure he needs released. It is not the first time together for Mia(Sonja Bennett) and Eric(Josh Cooke) but it is the first time after they broke up when she invites him in for a nightcap. It has been three weeks for Abby(Kristin Booth) and Andrew(Josh Dean) since they have had sex and if nothing changes, it could be quite a bit longer before the next time. Gord(Ennis Esmer) and Inez(Natalie Lisinska) are about to move into a place together but not before he wants her to have sex with Dave(Peter Oldring), his hated and well-hung roommate. Now, this last encounter is the one I have trouble with. While the homoerotic angle is handled tastefully, I found Gord wanting to watch his girlfriend having sex with someone he despises more than a little disturbing. And that's not to mention his eating a sandwich while being a spectator.
Bryce I

As a comedy, it's more serious than anything else. Way too serious, hoping to get laughs out of jokes that arent funny, and a bunch of bad acting during too many sex scenes.
Andrew F

<i>Y.P.F</i> is a surprisingly dense character dramedy set within the backdrop of sexual situations.
Bill C

I think of it as "Love American style" except tweaked for 2007 R-rated flick. Far too much talking for a Prono and not enough reality to be high-concept. Written by Martin Gero and Aaron Abram. Abrams plays the male best friend who choose to take their relationship in a… More
I think of it as "Love American style" except tweaked for 2007 R-rated flick. Far too much talking for a Prono and not enough reality to be high-concept. Written by Martin Gero and Aaron Abram. Abrams plays the male best friend who choose to take their relationship in a sexual level. Like the other plots in the movie they try to connect, but really don't, as a runner-up prize all the men's and women's bodies are very attractive and mostly naked.
monty h

A different kind of comedy about 5 couples trying to have sex, and each facing some type of crisis. You have a married couple, the exes, the room-mates, the best friends, and the co-workers. Each deal with their situation in comical and sometimes dramatic manner. The dialogue is very… More
A different kind of comedy about 5 couples trying to have sex, and each facing some type of crisis. You have a married couple, the exes, the room-mates, the best friends, and the co-workers. Each deal with their situation in comical and sometimes dramatic manner. The dialogue is very frank and open..it would have to be with a title like this, but it's realistic too. Don't see this film if you're not open to the discussion of sex and partners and such. I found it too be a very good film. All the actors involved were mainly newcomers but they performed reasonably well. I especially liked Kristin Booth (she played the wife), Callum Blue (the Brit guy) and Carly Pope (the girl in the friends couple). I only know of only one other person liking this film and she knows who she is because I recommended it to her, but if anyone is in a relationship or has ever been in one..you need to see this film. There are several laugh aloud moments and then there are several moments where you may squirm, especially if you're a guy. I'm only gonna say that scene involves the married couple and he's not in the best position. Tough love baby. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jamie: Do you wanna come up? Ken: No. It's not you - you're beautiful. It's late. I'm also making the assumption that the ladies at work havewarned you against me. They probably say that I'm a bit of a... I got a history with the women, and I think that it'd be better for us both if you got to know me better. You know, the real me. You know, how old are you? Twenty-four? Twenty-five? Jamie: I'm twenty-three. Ken: Bloody hell. I mean, I'm thirty-one-years-old. You know what that means? It means I can't be running around fucking all these girls. I mean, half the time I don't even speak to them ever again. That's rude is what it is. It's immature. It's embarrassing, it's fucking embarrassing. There comes a point when you want all of this to be about more than just getting off. Do you know what I mean? So I'm gonna go. I'm gonna go, and, uh, I'm gonna ask you if I can call you later in the week. I'll tell you what I'm gonna do for you. I'm gonna walk you up to your door.
Mr. C

Pretty funny. A little odd & at times awkward to watch. But overall, decent.
Lovable M

Eh, it was ok. Nothing I'd seek out to watch though, unless you had nothing better to do.
Wu C

One of the best Canadian films I've seen in a while. Some pretty good dialogue and great scenes.
Laurence C

Gero's organic and unpretentious sex comedy, despite its raw title and a handful of semi-controversies, shows a surprising sweetness. Indeed, Young People Fucking refuses to shock for the sake of shocking and never drowns in emotional content. Despite the fact that its portrayal… More
Gero's organic and unpretentious sex comedy, despite its raw title and a handful of semi-controversies, shows a surprising sweetness. Indeed, Young People Fucking refuses to shock for the sake of shocking and never drowns in emotional content. Despite the fact that its portrayal of desire versus sexual urges is, all in all, a rather simplistic take that lacks both depth and a narrative pulse, the end result is a seriously funny comedy whose decision to be unambitious actually renders it much, much more pleasant to watch. And you gotta love those spicy dialogues, especially when it's spat out by such a photogenic cast that not only wields very good acting chops but also spends most of their screentime half-naked. And, oh, it's not porn. Not at all.