At least in every country but the United States, where that person would still be called a prostitute.
Such is the topic of this small movie streaming on Hulu called "Good Luck To You, Leo Grande." And I guess the name Leo Grande should give you the tip of who the sex worker is in this film.
Unlike something like the Jurassic World series, here's a movie that is ideal for the small screen. It is essentially a two character piece largely set in a hotel room. We watch four such "sex sessions" between an older school teacher played by Emma Thompson and an Irish sex worker played by young Eric McCormack.
Thompson's character is recently widowed and she has come to realize that, during her married years, her husband's lovemaking left much to be desired. She wants to learn more albeit with occasional reluctance.
Enter Leo Grande who, despite his work, has his own issues and they are mostly rooted in a horrible relationship with his mother. Together, they meet and largely just talk about their lives and their issues. While sex should be the focus of their connection, it frequently is not. They talk and they argue and they talk some more and they argue some more. Forgive me if that makes it all sound very uninteresting. Indeed, these two actors make the movie very compelling.
Naturally, the sex does eventually play a major part in the conclusion of this film and kudos particularly to Emma for literally letting it all hang out. A lot of the movie revolves around self esteem and shyness about nudity. Except, from what you see on the screen, neither actor is all that timid.
I did a little research after the screening and discovered that this particular occupation is a common one in Europe. Hmmm. If only it came to the United States in a legal fashion. That could potentially end all the nervous fumbling of teenagers' first sexual experiences.
Len said wistfully.
LEN'S RATING: Three stars.
Dinner last night: Leftover Chinese food.
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