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The most realistic sex scene ever?

posted 11 years ago by satan-stole-the-muffins
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Maybe not ever, but definitely from a recent film. I'm not talking about realistic in terms of explicitness, but the sex scene just seemed so real. It wasn't shot with ultra-flattering lighting and strategically placed limbs, or choreographed movements and facial expressions. It looked just like two teenagers having an intimate, yet slightly awkward experience. The director and actors did a really stunning job with that scene, and I can't think of a sex scene that ever felt as real as this one. Can anyone else think of one? Not explicit scenes, realistic ones.

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[–] HikerBoy57 11 years ago

Both of them, actually. Not just the one you mention, but the brief Prologue one with Brie Larson too-- both brought back familiar, realistic memories. :)

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[–] Ilario1 11 years ago

I like the one with Liv Tyler in Stealing Beauty. But it still doesn't top this one for realness.

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[–] awagstaff05 11 years ago

I thought they went for penetration a little early, but I guess that's teenagers for you :) Great scene and excellent film. Even though you know he is so bad for her, you can't help but root for them both.

[–] kyle-sharp 11 years ago

It was realistic in its awkwardness but I'd argue that Shailene Woodley didn't look like she was in much pain and for a girl, the first time usually hurts.

[–] Sacotra 10 years ago

I agree, the lack of pain was unconvincing, but I've now read here that's because in the book (and mentioned in a deleted scene, apparently) it WASN'T her first time. Once I read that it made much more sense.

[–] DeniP 9 years ago

First time? And how exactly did you come to the conclusion it was her first time?
Only because she said she never had a boyfriend before?

Just for your information, she was raped years before that, but for some reason they decided to not include the scenes where she tells him that.

[–] ItsanAckbar 11 years ago

I think it was realistic. People say the one in don't look now was realistic.

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[–] GuyOnTheLeft 10 years ago

It really was. It brought back memories of my teen years for sure.

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[–] sage2112 9 years ago

Yes it was very well done, and in a tasteful, realistic and tender way.

[–] PizzicatoFishCrouch 8 years ago

Agreed, although I also think Brooklyn's first-time sex scene was also quite convincing. But this was more R-rated and thus more realistic, and I think Shailene nailed those facial expressions.

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