Summer Lover

Wow, what a colossal waste of time and money this was. Not sexy enough to be erotica, and not inspired enough to be artistic, this was one of the most disappointing movies that I've ever purchased. If you stumbled onto this (as I did) while seeking soft-core pornography or adult-themed art, don't believe reviews that rate "Summer Lover" high in either category. In fact the first adjective that I can think of to describe it is "dull."Any movie stamped "unrated" across its cover very clearly has been produced to appeal to those who watch erotica, but this thing gets so bogged down in its own pretentiousness that it takes half an hour before it gets to even a brief flash of nudity. And I have to disagree with the reviewer who said that the sex scenes are this movies only redeemable quality--nay, even those are no exception, for they show far too little and get by on rambunctiousness. The bedroom scenes in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" were sexier. And what was up with the aerial photography? I just got the feeling when watching this that the director thinks that his %$^@ doesn't stink.If there is an appealing part of this movie, it would have to be the scenery--which is, actually, quite stunning.

While "Summer Lover" is by no means a profound motion picture, I found it to be intriguing for several reasons: First, it advocates a free, sensual pagan lifestyle which is fascinating to consider and explore; and second, it challenges (even mocks) Christian beliefs which condemn free love and a diversity of human sexual expression. Yes, it's all rather badly acted, but there are moments and some good lines of script. The production values are strong and the geography is expertly used to illustrate the theme. The two women performers--who play bisexual lovers--are very attractive (the 'eye candy' aspect of this movie is worth men taking a peek).It is an uninhibited erotic fantasy you might like to share and discuss with a lover--if you dare to open this Pandora's Box!

This movie does remind me of Summer Lovers (1982), I liked the old one form the '82 movie better than this Summer Lover. Summer Lover gives me a little creep. Sappo is insane, she was fine all along before she arrives to Greek Isle of Lesbos. I kinda think Helene ruined Sappo's mind turned into insane twist and obsession. I wish Sappo's husband should have taken Sappo and himself back to where they are from. None of this would have get worse.

Even though the whole thing was crazy it was somthing i really enjoyed. sappho was awesome and i liked how crazy and true to herself she was, and helen was just a lying bitch that played with all the characters feelings and the husband well he was a pussy and i cant believe the ending. idk i liked the movie just because sappho was in it and she made it fun and bitter sweet.

i rented it because it sounded ok and it was on my recomendations. I dont like the characters. The only one I liked was her husband because I found the wife to be a bossy flake, and as soon as I learend who the other chick was I stopped watching it because shes weird too.Idk maybe I'm weird but I cant watch a movie where the characters are already annoyign me in 20 minutes. Pluss it takes place in the 20's so its hard to relate to.

Saw this wondering what it was about. Bit distasteful but there is a story there. Do like the lovely Ukrainian settings substituting for Greece in the 1920's.All in all nice to look at but not that great.

4 stars

I thought it would be more like "Summer Lovers" but this was horribly dark, with a childish female lead.