Kissing Jessica Stein
by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
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Actor: Esther Wurmfeld, Heather Juergensen, Hillel Friedman, Jennifer Westfeldt, Tovah FeldshuhDirector: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
Brand: WESTFELDT,JENNIFER
Writer: Jennifer Westfeldt
Producer: Heather Juergensen
Writer: Heather Juergensen
Producer: Brad Zions
Producer: Doug Liman
Producer: Eden Wurmfeld
Producer: Eduardo Braniff
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 97 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-09-17
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Reviews of Kissing Jessica Stein
DVD Review: Surprisingly good movie about love
Summary: 5 Stars
A romantic lesbian comedy... doesn't seem like it would have the makings of a classic. Yet, this film is both charming and powerful, destined to become a classic. Both Jennifer Westfeldt and Heather Juergensen are great actresses, portraying the turbulent ups and downs of life in a lesbian relationship. I found myself sympathizing with them, as well as reconsidering some of my own preconceived notions about homosexual relationships. It was touching to see them navigate through the stereotypes and challenges of expressing themselves. Furthermore, while I wouldn't consider this a hilarious comedy, it does have a quite a few good laughs. Definitely worth watching.DVD Review: Kissed JS
Summary: 5 Stars
It is really not the end result but the process that matters in a big way. In this film the process of coming out was written in a funny way without suppressing drama that, admit it, we all need. The funny, funny, and funny of this film I can easily credit to the writing and acting of Jennifer Westfeldt of Ira & Abby. All the actors in this film are wonderful as well. The ending is not even about winning or loosing, it is about redemption and most of all LOVE. DVD Review: 3 stars out of 4
Summary: 4 Stars
The Bottom Line:
If the idea of a Jewish LGBT romantic comedy appeals to you, then this film's for you; in all sincerity though, Kissing Jessica Stein is a bold movie whose every turn is not defined by the whim of a screenplay, and whose ending is neither manufactured nor necessarily heart-warming and all the better because of it.
DVD Review: "Annie Hall" wannabe?
Summary: 4 Stars
I enjoyed "Kissing Jessica Stein" on many levels, but couldn't get beyond the rip-off mannerisms of Jessica to Annie Hall. Certainly, Annie is an original but Diane Keaton can't be copied, even in the capable hands of Jennifer Westfeld. What I enjoyed most was the very original and clever screenplay by Ms. Westfeld and Heather Juergensen. One-liners abound, and situations are interesting. There are generally fine performances from all involved; it's always good to see Tovah Feldshuh bringing a sort of freshness to the often stereotyped Jewish mother. The best thing about the film (and screenplay) was that it was honest and real. Developments could've gone horribly awry in the hands of less capable film-makers. Interesting and entertaining DVD extras; it's definitely worth a look. DVD Review: KISSING JESSICA STEIN
Summary: 1 Stars
Could not even play the disc and reason displayed on the dvd player is
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Description of Kissing Jessica Stein
Sex and the single girl gets a fresh new spin in this "very funny movie"! (Joel Siegel, Good morning America) Fed up with her fruitless search for "Mr. Right" and tired of blind dates from hell, attractive journalist Jessica Stein whimsically responds to a classified ad - from Helen! Making and breaking new rules of dating as they go, the two women muddle through an earnest but hilarious courtship that blurs the lines between friendship and romantic love in this "smashing romantic comedy" (Rolling Stone)Blessed by casual charm and sophisticated wit, Kissing Jessica Stein does for same-sex romance what Annie Hall did for straight neurotics. The influence of Woody Allen is keenly felt on this resourceful New York comedy (expanded from an off-Broadway play), especially when cowriter and costar Jennifer Westfeldt channels Diane Keaton's "la-di-da" nervousness as Jessica Stein, a romantically frustrated heterosexual copyeditor who impulsively answers a personal ad from a bisexual woman. Helen (cowriter Heather Juergensen) is as relaxed about lesbian love as Jessica is anxious, but they click as lovers, and so does the movie's delightful exploration of their budding relationship, which is further complicated by Jessica's yenta-like mother (Tovah Feldshuh) and a former boyfriend (Scott Cohen) who's now Jessica's boss. While acknowledging the serious repercussions of Jessica's bisexual flirtation, Kissing Jessica Stein takes its characters on a smart, compassionate journey of self-discovery that's as truthfully observant as it is gently entertaining. --Jeff Shannon
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