Monday, December 15, 2008

Pop quiz: sexual chemistry

Pop quiz: name the last mainstream movie from Hollywood where there was sexual chemistry between the two leads.

Your answers will be assessed on (a) how recently it was made, and (b) how long the leads are on-screen together.

10 comments:

Morgan Davie said...

Day The Earth Stood Still. Keanu Reeves and Gort.





I got nuthin'.

Masada said...

I'll post a couple that stand out in my memory...

The Cutting Edge with D.B. Sweeny and Moira Kelly.

The American President with Michael Douglas and Annette Benning.

Sleepless in Seatle with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.

Officer and a Gentleman with Richard Gear and Debra Winger.

If I were to force myself to be more current... Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon from Love Actually.

And an odd mention...

Braveheart with Mel Gibson and Catherine McCormack (his wife--not the Princess).

To pick of these the couple with "the most" chemistry... hmmm... Probably The American President--although I could probably answer with any of these and be happy with my answer.

hix said...

I totally back you on The American President (1994).

Braveheart, no. The woman you're referring to is either killed halfway through, or comes in halfway through. Not the whole film.

So, the most current Hollywood movie with sexual chemistry between the leads is from 1994.

... I know Pearce has got something a bit more recent, but I'll leave him to contribute if he wants.

Masada said...

Ah I see, the detail about Hollywood is important. I was also a fan of While you were Sleeping with Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman... 1995. Only one year more current. I am fairly surprised There isn't a Hollywood film more current with a decent love story!

Anonymous said...

Does Kate Beckinsale and Len Wisewise in Underworld count? Len was the director and not the leading man but that whole movie was pretty much about Len filming/oogling his (prospective) wife in the tightest suit available :)

My word verification is "potlike"

hix said...

No, Luke. Underworld is a love affair between Len Wisemen and KB's boots. Real fetish material.

Talking with Jenni, I'm going to advance up to Titanic (1997).

Shocker said...

Incredibly predictable answer though it may be, I thought it patently obvious throughout Mr and Mrs Smith that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie wanted to get nekkid together.

I'd also put a vote in for Eva Green and Daniel Craig, Casino Royale, for undressing one another with their eyes all the time. Freakin' indecent.

Anonymous said...

I haven't seen Mr and Mrs Smith, but I was gonna vote for that.

Jenni said...

Keira and James in Atonement :)

hix said...

Huh, I thought I'd responded to this already. Quincey: Yes! Casino Royale.

Nice one.