November 07, 2009
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Jennifer's Body (2009)
Director: Karyn Kusama
Writer: Diablo Cody
Cast: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons
MPAA Rating: R
Synopsis: After attending a concert by a shady local band, Needy begins to suspect there's something wrong with her best friend Jennifer.
Thoughts: Surprisingly, Aeon Flux director Karyn Kusama's witty horror/comedy Jennifer's Body is one of the stronger theatrical horror titles released this year. The dialogue is whip-smart -- thanks to Juno mastermind Diablo Cody -- and the chills are plentiful. What's even more impressive is that I didn't want to violently throttle Megan Fox by the end of the picture. The genre's answer to Mean Girls.
Recipe For Success: Amanda Seyfried + Diablo Cody's Humorous Script + Even Megan Fox Is Halfway Decent
4 Spasms:
I really would see this movie if Megan Fox wasn't in it. I just can't get past that fact.
She's really not too bad, mostly because I think she essentially portrayed herself.
Megan Fox is perhaps the most overrated actress working today, but her limited range and comic timing worked well in "Jennifer's Body." What makes me sad is that people will overlook Amanda Seyfried, who is flat-out fantastic as Needy. Seyfried is a phenomenally talented actress.
I've been waiting for this movie for so long but it didn't satisfy me after watching. It's boring and story doesn't get my interest.
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