Amy (Julie Davis) is the narcissistic author of a self-help book, Matthew (Nick Chinlund) is a Howard Sternish shock jock, Amy’s best friend, Janet (Caroline Aaron), is a harridan publicist, and they all drive SUVs. A more unattractive line-up for a romantic comedy could hardly be conceived, yet with its witty dialogue and engaging performances, writer/director/star Davis’s third feature almost overcomes these drawbacks. Then it forfeits whatever credibility it’s earned with an ending of monumental superficiality.

Amy meets Matthew on his popular radio program Kiss and Tell to discuss her best-selling Why Love Doesn’t Work, which argues that women have to give up men, love, and sex in order to realize themselves. Surprise! Amy and Matthew fall in love. Their screwball mating dance looks poised to puncture their respective feminist and macho prejudices about the opposite sex but instead sags into smug, feel-good platitudes. Orgasm overlooks the obvious truth that love doesn’t work for Amy (Davis must set a record for close-ups) because she’s so in love with herself. (85 minutes)