When it was first announced that there was going to be a film made about the origins of Facebook, it was met with the same kind of derision met with releasing a Smurfs 3D film. In the end though, the film did OK, even picking up an Oscar or three.

Imagine if you will then The Social Network wearing a huge glow in the dark strap on, and you'll have something resembling Middle Men.

In the early days of the internet, there was an initial reaction of not quite knowing what to do with it. And then NASA programmer Buck (Gabriel Macht) met up with Wayne (Giovanni Ribisi) and came up with a solution: porn. Obviously they didn't invent porn, that was probably those cheeky Greeks, but they came up with the idea of selling porn on the internet.

Even though they've had a moment of brilliance, they're not quite sure what to do with it. Jerry (James Caan), a dodgy contact of theirs, gets them in touch with wholesome family man Jack Harris (Luke Wilson), who happens to know a few things about business.

Although Buck and Wayne's initial idea of creating their very own porn to sell on the internet was successful, Jack comes up with an even better idea; he proposes that instead of making porn, they should act as middle men between the content provider and the content subscriber. This means that with the financial transaction going through them, they pick up a percentage from the provider, while the subscriber can be happy that nothing discriminating appears on their credit card bills.

It's nothing short of a license to print money. The problem is, they're not the only ones who want a piece of the action. Jerry is miffed that he's not involved, and then there's the Russian mafia to contend with. The war on terror even gets a look in. It's no surprise then that Jack soon finds himself neck deep in all kinds of trouble.

These curtains really don't give me the kind of privacy I was hoping for.

Unlike The Social Network, there are only elements of fact on show here; instead, it can only be said to be loosely based on a true story. That said, nothing should be taken away from it being a completely enjoyable ride.

Director George Gallo has helmed quite a few film projects in the past, but it's fair to say that none of them have been anything to write home about. Here though, he shows a real passion for his work. His direction is both slick and compelling, wrapped up with a nice energetic bow.

Although Wilson is the main character, Ribisi and Macht steal the show with their bumbling comical capers. The pair are like the Cheech and Chong of the porn world, and supply a majority of the laughs to be had.

The 18 certificate is a little on the harsh side, as the nudity involved isn't in the same league as that shown on TV of late (yes, we're talking about you Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Game of Thrones and True Blood). And considering the subject matter, it could have easily been more full on.

Thankfully it has more substance than just a lot of bouncing boobies; the dialogue is entertaining, and the plot is one that will always keep you guessing.

Middle Men is like a lot of stuff on the internet; with so much out there (good and bad), it's easy to miss something that's genuinely worth a look. Search it out however and it will more than likely show you a good time.