It’s Raining Men

Adultery can either be taken seriously, to the depths of a drama or erotic thriller or be taken with a pinch of salt. Rom-coms have used cheating on one’s partner for laughs, hijinks or an excuse for an elaborate set piece involving switching rooms hiding under beds, jumping out of windows etc. Writer and director Caroline Vignal seems to enjoy using this story element having included it in her previous film, My Donkey, My Lover and I. But It’s Raining Men leaves the countryside shenanigans behind and focuses more on the Iris’s journey through sexual satisfaction as well as trying to balance her family life. 

Nearing 50, parts of Iris’ life may be going well; her children, her successful business, but she has no sex life. Despite having a loving husband, though he seems to only be concerned with work these days, the two haven’t had sex in years. After a stranger suggests she take a lover, Iris’ world opens up. No sooner has she set herself up on an app aimed at married people, the matches come flooding in. But while she might be finally sexually satisfied, she starts to neglect the other important parts of her life.

Full review over at Filmhounds.