The Freebie (film)

The Freebie

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Katie Aselton
Produced by Adele Romanski
Written by Katie Aselton
Starring
Music by Julian Wass
Cinematography Benjamin Kasulke
Edited by Nat Sanders
Release dates
  • September 17, 2010
Running time
 80 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $2,000,000
Box office $16,613

The Freebie is a 2010 independent film directed by Katie Aselton that had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.[1] The plot centers on a married couple who, frustrated by the lack of sex in their relationship, allow each other a one-night stand.[2]

Synopsis

In Los Angeles, Annie and Darren are a married couple in a comfortable relationship that's lost its spark. They talk constantly, express affection verbally, start the day with high-end coffee, end the afternoon with gelato, shop at the farmer's market, prepare dinner as a team, do crossword puzzles, and talk in bed. Darren wonders if a one-night stand would help bring more sex to their marriage. Soon, the two of them are laying out the ground rules and talking through the mechanics of each finding a lover for one night. They agree to give each other no details about the experience. The night comes. Will this give their relationship a needed boost?

Plot

Darren (Dax Shepard) and Annie (Katie Aselton) have an enviable relationship built on love, trust and communication—they still enjoy each other's company and laugh at each other's jokes. Unfortunately, they can't remember the last time they had sex. When a dinner party conversation leads to an honest discussion about the state of their love life, and when a sexy bikini photo shoot leads to crossword puzzles instead of sex, they begin to flirt with an idea for a way to spice things up. The deal: one night of freedom, no strings attached, no questions asked. Could a "freebie" be the cure for their ailing sex life? And will they go through with it? 'The Freebie' is an insightful and humorous look at love, sustaining relationships, and the awkwardness of monogamy when the haze of lust has faded.

Cast

Reception

The Freebie garnered mixed reviews by critics. It currently has a score of 58% on Rotten Tomatoes.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "The Freebie". Festival Genius. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  2. ↑ Stephen Holden (September 16, 2010). "Loving Couple Wonder Where the Ardor Went". The New York Times.
  3. ↑ http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_freebie/

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