FADING GIGOLO (2013)

Brooklyn best friends Fioravante (John Turturro, who also wrote and directed) and Murray (Woody Allen) are facing hard times financially when Murray learns that his married dermatologist (Sharon Stone) has a secret sexual fantasy of having a three way with her best female friend (Sofia Vergara) and another guy ... and would pay handsomely for the opportunity.  Thus begins Fioravante's second career as a middle-aged gigolo who knows how to both seduce and really get into the minds of a woman - Murray acting as, essentially, his pimp in a film that in many ways may remind viewers of Allen's own work in his heyday.  The touches of humor and drama are both engaging and endearing, and though well-written and well-made the film also suffers from a bit of sterility that somehow never allows you to fully engage with its story or characters.  Not for everyone, but worth a go for those who like Woody Allen's work, especially. (rated R)  B-

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