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Jennifer's Body

Jennifer's Body rated 3

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Release Date: 06 October 2009
Director: Karyn Kusama
Starring: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, J.K. Simmons
Details: US/102mins (16)

Further proof, if any were needed, that Megan Fox is really good at playing slutty teenagers.



Coming from the brain of Oscar winning Juno writer Diablo Cody, there was always going to be a certain air of anticipation for this horror/comedy. Throw in a scantily-clad Megan Fox acting out a storyline that (literally) involves her chowing down on some hormonal teen boys after luring them with a promise of sex, and this has all the ingredients to be one of the biggest hits of the year. Yet, it tanked at the box-office Stateside. While Cody's script is often amusing, the direction from Karyn Kusama is indifferent and unsure, creating a dreary, uneven tone when a consistent hand could've seen the source material shine.

Amanda Seyfried is introverted teen, Needy, who is BFF's with Megan Fox's vampish, Jennifer. When emo band Low Shoulders come to town, Jennifer convinces Needy to go see them. Once at the gig she sets her sights on the bands lead singer, played by the OC's Adam Brody, who is looking for a virgin to sacrifice so that the band can hit the big-time, "like that guy from Maroon 5."

But Jennifer is no virgin, so instead she's turned into a flesh-hungry zombie that must feed upon the, eh, meat of boys to keep her looking all beautiful.

There are many flaws with this production, and not all of them are Kusama's fault; although in retrospect, she was an odd choice as director. Cody's script has an underlining sharpness, but plot wise it's a bit of mess, relying far too much on the tried and tested rudiments of the horror genre - after initially giving the impression that it was better than that. While the horror element is a complete miss, the fun element of Cody's script does shine through on occasion. Particularly whenever Brody is on screen, which isn't nearly enough. His narcissistic Brandon Flowers-like lead singer is an absolute hoot, and fits perfectly with Cody's words.

There are moments when Jennifer's Body is an extremely entertaining watch, they're just sandwiched between some sloppy storytelling and absent direction. Thankfully, Cody still knows how to write dialogue.

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the sexiest movie of the year - christopher buckley

oh my god this is brilliant i loved it.It is smart slick sexy the film of the year
Review Published 26 November 2009

Star Rating: christopher buckley has rated Jennifer's Body  rated 4

Ok but not great - Karen

I liked this film but i expected alot more from it.
Review Published 17 November 2009

Star Rating: Karen has rated Jennifer's Body  rated 2

Great Film - MondayNightMovies

Very enjoyable
Review Published 17 November 2009

Star Rating: MondayNightMovies has rated Jennifer's Body  rated 4

Don't go see this movie! - my_red_umbrella

This movie is so bad. Only go if you wanna laugh at a shit movie.
Review Published 16 November 2009

Star Rating: my_red_umbrella has rated Jennifer's Body  rated 1

RUBBISH - Candy

it was rubbishand boring would not recommend.
Review Published 10 November 2009

Star Rating: Candy has rated Jennifer's Body  rated 1

One For the Boys - Gary

This film from Director Karyn Kusama is really one for the boys it stars Megan Fox who plays Jennifer the type of girl all the boys dream about. Her life changes when she meets a pop group low... MORE
Review Published 10 November 2009

Star Rating: Gary has rated Jennifer's Body  rated 3

Jennifer's Body - Emer Breen

Intro You may think you've seen them all before and will never again venture out for another dose of vampire, serial killer slasher movies, but give this one a go. "Jennifer's body" is not... MORE
Review Published 09 November 2009

Star Rating: Emer Breen has rated Jennifer's Body  rated 3

Surprisingly good - seamyfox

As horror flicks go it was quite entertaining. I actually thought that they were trying to float the film on Megan Fox's hotness.
Review Published 03 November 2009

Star Rating: seamyfox has rated Jennifer's Body  rated 3

humanna humanna .. hello! - bunny star

predictable but nonetheless entertaining.. the band members of "low shoulder" and the relationships protrayed in the school are as m uch a commentary on contemporary society as a vehicle of... MORE
Review Published 31 October 2009

Star Rating: bunny star has rated Jennifer's Body  rated 4

Another horror-comedy disaster - simonconnolly

Jennifer's Body is Oscar winning screenwriter Diablo Cody's mildly anticipated follow up to the hugely popular Juno. In this film she incorporates her own kind of humour with a dark and gritty story... MORE
Review Published 28 September 2009

Star Rating: simonconnolly has rated Jennifer's Body  rated 1

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