Review of The Opposite of Sex (1998) by Dan H — 28 Sep 2007

A witty and sarcastic comedy. Christina Ricci is hilarious - Lyle Lovett, not so much. Probably not for all tastes.

This review of The Opposite of Sex (1998) was written by Dan H on 28 Sep 2007.

The Opposite of Sex has generally received positive reviews.

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