Kissing Jessica Stein Reviews

I'm not am I?

'Kissing Jessica Stein' will win no awards for originality (and neither will the opening line of this review). Straight girl is sick of men and decides to try the feminine thing. But like every other romantic movie you've ever seen, it isn't about the set-up, it's about the journey and in this case I'll be happy to show you onto the train.

No stars here, just talent. And what talent. Usually in low budget films, you have to take it for granted that - some - of the acting - will be a bit stilted. Staggeringly although I can't think of a face here I've seen before, everyone is uniformly excellent. It feels like a movie which has dropped in from an alternate dimension where everyone here is a big, famous actor in their field. Jennifer Westfeldt as Jessica, has a stunning screen presence. But unlike Jennifer Anniston (for example) she feels like one of us - and that's why we root for her. Similarly Heather Juergensen, as the girlfriend, is instantly likeable (and not just because of her opening scene). The fact that their already friends improves an on-screen chemistry you feel would be their anyway.

The writing is also superb. They act, they write. I was reminded of the first time I saw 'Walking and Talking' or 'Love and Other Consequences', that kind of attention to the detail of people. The blossoming of Jessica from slightly plain, the just unbelievable is totally believable. There is an obvious through route from 'Annie Hall' to 'When Harry Met Sally' to what we find her. The girls are obviously fans of there previous movies, scenes there are mirrored here with a twist. Of course to tell you what they are would spoil your enjoyment of this film, but keep an eye out for re-runs of the moment from the end of 'Sally' when Harry tells her he loves her, when Woody and Annie go to the movies in 'Hall'. That this film has been released under Fox's Searchlight banner and not as a major studio piece demonstrates how the priorities of Hollywood have changed.

I can't remember the last movie that made me laugh this much! I admit, I have a soft spot for any movie that showcases Manhattan....but this time the city was just the littlest bit of frosting on the cake. It encapsulated the frustrations we go through trying to find a romantic "click" somewhere in our lives, and gives us a chance to laugh at them. It reminded me that there are all kinds of love in our lives. It's a must see for anyone who's ever been on a date, had a mother who wished they'd go on more dates, or wondered in a moment of quiet desperation if they've really explored all their romantic options. Or, of course, for anyone who loves New York ;).

Good story line ruined by very bad acting

Pity...really! I think the movie would have benfited from a better cast of actors. Let's face it - there are no recent positive popular 'girls-only' movies.

A new twist on the romantic comedy

Technically, a romantic comedy, but this one has a real twist in it: lesbians!

So, now I have your attention! This film is worth the rental just to see the date scenes. Hilarious.

A worthwhile rental if you want something that goes beyond the usual Hugh Grant rubbish (i.e. Notting Hill, et al) and will give you the odd belly laugh, too.

This is a DVD we watch again and again when we need some cheering up.

Very Slow and a weird storyline - about Lesbians and no boys theres no dirty scenes!!

YUCK!

Really boring, snobby, stuck-up film. Not funny at all, and when she does finally realise her ideal man (instead of a woman) the film ends with no action...waste of time.

disappointing

I can't believe that a film with so much promise took the easy way out at the end - it fell into the typical thinking - and actually missed a real opportunity to show people that you can love anyone - regardless of gender. The film fell into the steroetypical trite that does not reflect true life - when will Hollywood and society grow up and face reality? - you really can love anyone you want to.

Icky!

Somehow a bit pointless and well, icky! Maybe it just has to be your cup of tea...

Dull

I found this film, sooooooo boring! I actually fell asleep in the middle as it was so dull ... then the end was just weird, it went from nothing happening to everything happening at once - stupid!

a delight for the Bicurious

this film is a must see for all those that have wondered what its like when 2 women meet to form a relationship...highly entertaining and a sweet nut of a film