the audience applauded

A different way of telling a story

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

Nina (Mimi Rogers) is a tough art dealer and gallery owner. She is expecting her regular weekly massage from Douglas and is surprised by substitute Fitch (Bryan Brown). She's annoyed but accepted the unexpected change. He's a new age thinker with varying experiences like from the Hopi Indians. She's a driven single woman. They talk about their past relationships and philosophies as flashbacks are shown.This is a long meandering conversation. It doesn't really move anywhere. There isn't a narrative or a plot. It's simply two characters talking about their lives. For some people, the biggest point is a naked Mimi Rogers. Otherwise, it's hard to see any point to this. The production is more late-night erotica than an artistic journey. I would have liked stories that are less philosophical and more compelling.

This movie should be watched by any and all people but it should be watched by EVERY body worker out there. Mimi Rogers has a beautiful body. This movie is not a movie about sex or sensual massages. Mimi is very comfortable with her body and with Brian working on her. Any body worker would be lucky to work on her. Brian did have one moment of a laspe when Mimi requested him to remove her cover and he spent an extra long time staring at rear. Which by the way is Great. This is a movie anyone would be lucky to make and star in

The genre of B-Movies shines in this Showtime Original. Mimi (Rogers, ex-Mrs. Cruise) and Bryan (Brown) shine in this drama about a massage and reveals alot more than skin.Nina is an art dealer with a 'point-of-view' ... Fitch is a masseuse with ideas of his own; heads clash and thoughts mingle as Nina's weekly massage takes on a whole new meaning.

Contrary to most of the other lay reviewers, I am a serious student of holistic health practices, esp. eastern traditions- and I was not looking for much gratuitious sex...although the nudity was o.k. I thought Brian Brown did a good job (and apparently he has had some training in massage) -I thought the acting was good, and I liked the way that the "dilemma" of sexuality vs. health treatment was handled.Mimi Rogers, always a treat for the eyes, was believable as a conflic- ted yuppie with good taste, inquiring mind, and hungry libido. I have recommended this film to others who are massage/holistic health buffs. It would not appeal to many people who are just looking for spicy sex, however.