The film is frequently categorized as a "posturing piece of erotica". It relies heavily on extended sexual sequences to fill gaps in the plot.
The story follows Lyle (Jean-Marc Barr), a man in a small Illinois town whose life has been dictated by sexual abstinence due to what is described as "intimidating" physical attributes. His quiet, repressed existence is disrupted when a childhood friend returns from Paris with his free-spirited girlfriend, Juliette (Élodie Bouchez). Too Much Flesh
The film moves from a personal sexual awakening to a broader social conflict when the couple's libertarian tryst becomes public, sparking hostility from local "Bible-thumpers". Thematic Depth vs. Surface Indulgence The film is frequently categorized as a "posturing
The narrative is often criticized for being "under-fleshed" and "wafer-thin". Too Much Flesh