Don’t Hang Up
This is the story of two women living in the big city, New York City that is. Both have circumstances that are forcing them to find a roommate and both have a friend that thinks they are perfect for each other. There’s one problem, an incident 10 years in the past has made them sworn enemies.
But tough times call for drastic measures. Lauren (Lauren Miller) reluctantly agrees to move in and share the rent with Katie (Ari Graynor) and they try to put the past behind them.
One thing that Katie forgot to inform Lauren about…she’s a phone sex operator on the side. While Lauren struggles to find a job, she sees the income Katie is making and decides she can make Katie more money if they form their own business. Together, Lauren with her business acumen and Katie with a voice of gold set out to take the industry by storm and pay the rent for their lovely apartment.
It is by working together, and growing together over one unexpected summer, that they learn that less separates them than they once thought. Will the keep working? And if they do…what will the parents think?
Let me get a couple things out of the way before I dig in here. First, this is a very adult movie, in its very nature so leave the kiddies at home. Second, the adult nature in the movie is more graphic in words, than actual visuals. Third, there are cameos here from stars you know…performing very compromising acts. And last, this is a movie that, when it’s right, finds the spot…you know the one.
Lauren Miller and Ari Graynor work well together as this “odd couple of the sex industry”. Although they don’t necessarily like each other, they can see beyond the surface to what is motivating them both…money. Justin Longas their best friend Jesse is funnier than I’ve seen him recently, and becomes a scene-stealer at times.
Where Call gets static on its line is when it becomes too serious. Many times it felt like it just interrupted the flow of a film that was moving quite well. Sure it’s subject matter that is very risqué, and risky, but for those worth to give it a chance, you are rewarded in the end.
Don’t hang up; although this call drifts from time to time, it is still worth enjoying.
P.S. -- I can see myself watching this one over and over again in the future, cherry picking out the good parts....
B- / C+
Focus Features
Director: Jamie Travis
Cast: Ari Graynor, Lauren Miller, Justin Long
Rating: R for strong sexual content throughout, language and some drug use.
Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes
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