Movie Trailer: Steven Soderbergh’s The Girlfriend Experience

Magnolia Pictures has released the trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s The Girlfriend Experience. Set in the weeks leading up to the 2008 presidential election, the film tells the story of five days in the life of Chelsea (full-grown film star Sasha Grey in her mainstream film debut), an ultra high-end Manhattan call girl who offers more than sex to her clients, but companionship and conversation – “the girlfriend experience.” Chelsea thinks she has her life totally under control—she feels her future is secure because she runs her own business her own way, makes $2000 an hour, and has a devoted boyfriend (Chris Santos) who accepts her lifestyle. But when you’re in the business of meeting people, you never know who you’re going to meet… The film has a surprise premiere, which I missed, at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Cinematical called it “an intimate and yet honest movie roughly honesty and intimacy.” Film School Rejects said that “Soderbergh has captured some truly stunning visuals and has delivered a non-linear narrative that is both engaging and not overly complicated.” CHUD said it felt like “Soderbergh’s indie half and mainstream half coming together; while related to Bubble, it feels much more attainable and complete.” The trailer is pretty intriguing. The Girlfriend Experience will be released On Demand on April 30th, and will hit theaters in New York and Los Angeles on Friday, May 22nd. Related Stories Two New Posters Amuse and Impress: The Girlfriend Experience and The Graves Woody Allen and Miyazaki Not Included on EW’s 25 Greatest Active Film Directors List Soderbergh To Direct “Liberace” Biopic, Michael Douglas To Play Lead Matt Damon Defines Summer Style in Steven Soderbergh’s The Informant Steven Soderbergh’s Che Receives Major Response at Cannes, Palm d’Or Talk First Look: The Informant, Jennifer’s Body, Max Payne, Coco Chanel