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The Opposite of Sex | Year: 1998 Classification: Comedy Directed: - Don Roos Actors/Actresses: - Johnny Galecki - Lisa Kudrow - Christina Ricci - Martin Donovan - Lyle Lovett - Martin Donovan (II) A movie that sticks with you (if you like comedy black) It's saying something about a movie when a friend asks you for a recommendation in 2004, and 1998's "The Opposite of Sex" is one of the first things that pops into your head. Christina Ricci - in her first real adult role - rips the paint of the walls with her performance as Dede Truitt, a one-woman hurricane. She wreaks havoc here in everyone else's life, starting with half-brother Bill, played by the always excellent Martin Donovan (see, among others, "Insomnia," in which he plays Al Pacino's doomed partner). In fact, for all the attention garnered by what was essentially Ms. Ricci's very successful coming out party, the real news here are the excellent turns by Donovan, Lisa Kudrow (playing about as far from Phoebe as one can get) and Lyle Lovett. Mr. Lovett proves her that he doesn't need Robert Altman to transfer his charisma from his musical performances to film. [He had been essentially an Altman 'house player' up to this point in his career.] The script is sharp and witty. We've got Don Roos (as writer and director) to thank for that. I'm a little perplexed by Mr. Roos' career since that point - 'Bounce' (a disappointing Affleck/Paltrow outing) came out in 2000. He did have a critical hit with 2000's TV summer replacement 'M.Y.O.B.' Roos has proven himself to be a great writer who attracts quality stars and directs them to impressive performances. He does have 'Happy Endings' in production right now with Ms. Kudrow and other talented actors. As far as I'm concerned, his success with 'Opposite of Sex' will compel me to see anything that he creates. Hysterical What a pleasant, funny movie. This film ran the gamut from vulgar to poignant, and from mindlessly hysterical to thought-provoking. I thought Lisa Kudrow and Lyle Lovett were both excellent. Christina Ricci was really sharp and delightfully trashy, and the film is chock-full of great one liners and zingers. The Opposite of Sex was everything a well-written, intelligent sex comedy should be, and fortunately, everything that American Pie was not. SUCKs with a capital SUCK It's billed as a comedy, but somehow it's just not very funny. The funniest part about it is the fact that you're actually sitting there, subjecting yourself to this. A 16 year old girl runs away from home, seduces a gay guy, exploits everyone she knows, kills the father of her baby... and you're supposed to laugh. I spent most of my time shaking my head in disgust, wanting to reach out and strangle the girl, and wondering who could possibly think it was funny. Buy The Opposite Of Sex at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on The Opposite Of Sex Search with the Priority Search Engine on The Opposite Of Sex This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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