Review of Kissing Jessica Stein (2002) by Ashley T — 27 Mar 2009
This romantic comedy defines quirky -- a word I try to avoid when critiquing movies, being the go-to descriptor for that ominously trendy independent film -- but this one works beautifully, because the eccentricity is not a gimmick, but embedded within the characters' personalities.
The film explores a fairly controversial topic: can you choose your sexual orientation, or is it an attribute you're born with? The film is never political or preachy with this idea, but rather innocent and sweet.
It explores the differences between friendship and romance and the general perplexities of the dating scene, which both gay and straight audiences can identify with.
This review of Kissing Jessica Stein (2002) was written by Ashley T on 27 Mar 2009.
Kissing Jessica Stein has generally received positive reviews.
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