Review of The Opposite of Sex (1998) by Matt B — 16 Jun 2007

Jaw-dropping against-type acting from Christina Ricci and Lisa Kudrow. Pitch black comedy.

This review of The Opposite of Sex (1998) was written by Matt B on 16 Jun 2007.

The Opposite of Sex has generally received positive reviews.

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