Kissing Jessica Stein is a romantic comedy with a twist. It
stars Jennifer Westfeldt as Jessica , a successful but lonely
young New Yorker who can’t seem to find the right someone.
Every guy she has dated recently has turned out completely wrong
for her. To make matters worse her mom who is worried that Jessica
soon will be 30 and not married sets her up with guys based
on their profession not compatibility.
As Jessica
gets more and more frustrated she runs across a personal ad
that she finds very appealing. However there is one problem.
The ad is for “women seeking women” and Jessica
so far has been straight. She decides anyway to go for it
and ends up meeting Helen (Heather Juergensen), a woman who
jumps at anything that appeals to her without putting much
thought behind her impulses.
Jessica
is the total opposite. She is hyper, nervous and second guesses
herself all the time. Funny situations ensue as they start
courting each other. Helen wants a full blown out love affair
right away while Jessica wants to take it slow.
As their
companionship evolves, Helen gets more and more frustrated
at the lack of progress Jessica is making in the sack with
her. Furthermore, Helen is upset that Jessica is embarrassed
by their lesbian relationship and keeps it a secret from her
friends and family.
It seems
that Jessica loves the intimate friendship and fun they share
but is uneasy at fulfilling the sexual aspects of their relationship.
In the meantime, Josh Meyers (Scott Cohen), her old flame
has got the hots for her again. This puts pressure on Jessica
to decide if she is gay, bi or straight.
What’s
a girl to do? Well if you are Jessica you fumble through comical
uneasy experiences trying to figure out who you really are
and what you heart truly desires.
Co-written
by Jennifer and Heather, this film is a sharp and amusing
look at the single scene and the search for true love through
the eyes of a neurotic but sweet upper mobile woman.
Director
Charles Herman-Wurmfeld poignantly lets Jennifer and Heather
shine as he skillfully moves the story along to its surprising
ending.
If you
are looking for a sophisticated, witty film that takes a strange
turn exploring romance then Kissing Jessica Stein will provide
you with a belly full of laughs.
This film
works both as a date flick or just as clever entertainment
while providing a breath of fresh air from the mundane.
So if
you are ready to let it all hang out then Kissing Jessica
Stein is the film for you.
4
out of 5
GIL BENZEEVI
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