Unlike some of the other recent Netflix top ten entries, this film leans just as heavily into laughs as it does sex appeal. Being a French film, it should come as no surprise how comfortable the camera and story are with nudity or semi-nudity. One of the film's most consistent elements is how much the camera's eye stays trained on its attractive male and female leads. MILF, as the tone of the title might suggest, is unabashed in its appreciation for its older female leads and their love lives.
But the film also functions far more as a comedy than any of its genre-brethren on the streamer. Jokes about pubic hair and the Red Hot Chili Peppers famous sock gag are cast against musical montages and moments of celebration in clubs and along the coastline. At one point, a literal "MILF" sign flashes on the screen, a casual reminder that nothing about this movie is subtle.
Much of the humor is the kind of crass, below the belt comedy the genre is known for. As a result, some viewers and critics have called the movie predictable or flat. But Laffont isn't trying to reinvent this genre wheel, just imagine it from a new perspective, and that seems to be speaking to a part of the film's intended target audience. Twitter user @clearlyblonde, who is both a comedian and actress, wrote, "Just watched the movie MILF on Netflix and I loved it. Confirming moms are sexy."
While MILF might not be for everyone, it is light sultry summer fun and is the perfect counter to Netflix's other hot and heavy recent additions.
