When Jay and Annie first got together, their romantic connection was intense – but ten years and two kids later, the flame of their love needs a spark. To kick things up a notch, they decide – why not? – to make a video of themselves trying out every position in The Joy of Sex in one marathon three-hour session. It seems like a great idea – until they discover that their most private video is no longer private. With their reputations on the line, they know they’re just one click away from being laid bare to the world... but as their race to reclaim their video leads to a night they'll never forget, they'll find that their video will expose even more than they bargained for.
At heart, it's about as naughty as an old Disney movie with Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, and an unruly Great Dane. I liked its gung-ho slapstick spirit, though. No one's slacking off.
– David Edelstein,
New York Magazine/Vulture,
18 Jul 2014
rotten:
Sex Tape is warmer and more amusing than its ads would lead one to believe. In fact, it's almost good enough, leaning a little too hard on the innate likability of stars Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel.
– Chris Klimek,
Village Voice,
18 Jul 2014
rotten:
It's strange to watch a comedy full of talented people that does not work from the opening scene. It's like eating food and not tasting anything.
– Wesley Morris,
Grantland,
18 Jul 2014
rotten:
Even for a farce, the situations stretch credulity far beyond the breaking point.
– Lou Lumenick,
New York Post,
24 Jul 2014
rotten:
A tired premise and a sheen of desperate flop sweat tanks this DOA comedy, which plays more like an ancient Playboy doodle than a full-fledged movie.