My reason for not liking this movie so much is kind of a paradox. Jennifer Westfeldt who plays the character of Jessica Stein does her job so well it ruined the film for me.
Mixed up? Understandable. Jessica you see is a conservative New Yorker from a Jewish family who in perfect Woody Allen style is completely neurotic. Whereas Woody does neurotic in a funny ironic way Ms. Westfeldt does it in a completely real "I'm a pain in the ass" way. She's actually too believable. There wasn't a scene with her in it when I didn't feel like catching her by the head and screaming at her "wake up to life".
Despite this obvious setback the movie succeeds in parts to be genuinely funny and smart. The best line of the movie coming when Jessica is asked if she discusses her lesbian adventure with her therapist. I'll leave the punch line for you.
It also avoids thankfully the general lesbian stereotypes which in itself is a breath of fresh air.
If you are the kind of person who thinks Hare Krishnas (you'll see) are freaks you may enjoy this flick a little more than I, otherwise you better have a strong stomach.
Mixed up? Understandable. Jessica you see is a conservative New Yorker from a Jewish family who in perfect Woody Allen style is completely neurotic. Whereas Woody does neurotic in a funny ironic way Ms. Westfeldt does it in a completely real "I'm a pain in the ass" way. She's actually too believable. There wasn't a scene with her in it when I didn't feel like catching her by the head and screaming at her "wake up to life".
Despite this obvious setback the movie succeeds in parts to be genuinely funny and smart. The best line of the movie coming when Jessica is asked if she discusses her lesbian adventure with her therapist. I'll leave the punch line for you.
It also avoids thankfully the general lesbian stereotypes which in itself is a breath of fresh air.
If you are the kind of person who thinks Hare Krishnas (you'll see) are freaks you may enjoy this flick a little more than I, otherwise you better have a strong stomach.