Erotic thriller I Want to Have Sex With You premiered on July 31 to largely positive reviews, earning an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film stars Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman.
Critics praised the film’s dark humor and shocking scenes, with reviewers saying director Gregg Araki once again tackles serious themes while boldly skewering them. Wilde and Hoffman’s performances drew particular attention, with reviewers saying both actors brought genuinely compelling characters to the screen.
One critic described the film as an oasis among movies too timid to explore their own sexuality. Another called it loud, overstuffed, and audacious, adding that the performances leave a strong impression. A third called it an exhilarating, very funny comedy about dominance aimed at millennials.
Not all notices were positive. Some critics faulted the film for an incoherent plot, and one said its indifference to the ethical questions it raises grows tiresome quickly.
The film follows a character named Elliott who takes a job with a provocative artist named Erica Tracy and unexpectedly becomes her sexual muse.
