The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999)

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

This was an original movie with good acting. There were some humorous scenes as well as some sexy scenes. For as many times as they were getting it on, it would have been nice to see a little more skin from the lovely Carmen Electra. Some parts of the movie including the ending were a little predictable, and some of the predicaments the male gets into were a little too convenient or seemed to be the stereotypical behavior of males in general rather than what you would expect from this specific character from what he had already shown up to those points. The "Sperm Guys" were hilarious and ingenious to add. Overall, this movie was good for a few laughs, some brief nudity, an original concept, and watching a relationship go full circle from meeting all the way to marriage and children.

Ha! This is like one of the first movies i ever did when i did extra work. There is a scene in the bar where she gets hit on by three men. Im the one David Hyde Pierce says smelled funny. That's my claim to fame! woo - hoo!LOL All in all this is a cute romantic comedy. It drags a tad, the side characters never develop in the slightest bit, and Carmen Electra is the worst actress ever. Also the set looks like it was assembled in minutes on some shots..

If you are old enough to have seen "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex (1972)" and enjoyed it, then this one is worth viewing, too. David Hyde Pierce's observations of human mating through the birth of the cub, provide a hilariously misinformed view of human dating behavior and sexual reproduction, and birth.However, those of you who would like to date members of the opposite sex, would be well advised to take notes of Mackenzie Astin's character, Billy, who's behavior and attitude towards women is definitely grown up. He is nervous, real, and amazed at his good fortune, as well as scared of this relationship and afraid of being labeled by his co-worker.Carmen Electra's J. Smith, one of 15 pages of entries in the LA phone book has something to teach as well, "I might as well try a nice guy." apparently learning something from her previous encounters with other members of the male gender. She is also intelligent and focused (working for a company to develop a system for the blind to see), strong (was that karate or kung fu?), and caring (for Billy and others).I've been through all of these events and maybe that's why I can empathize with Billy as my mate does with Jenny, especially at transition during birth of our cubs. This is still a light film, but it is entertaining.

Bored, nothing to do, love a laugh, well this could be the perfect gap filler. Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (MHOTEH) could have quickly degenerated into the usual 'tit flick', but thanks to some very clever writing & the superb narration of David Hyde-Pierce this movie is lifted above others of its genre. I won't spoil MHOTEH by commenting on various scenes, however, the birth scene is not to be missed. Reality TV, who needs it!. A word of warning though, there is some very strong language & some very visual sex scenes, so discretion is required for younger viewers.