Jennifer’s Body
09.18.2009 | By Alex Florez |
Rated: R for sexuality, bloody violence, language and brief drug use.
Release Date: 2009-09-18
Starring: Diablo Cody
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Country: USA
Official Website: http://www.jennifersbody.com/
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âJennifer’s Bodyâ is a failure on so many levels: as a horror film, a comedy and its acting, but it does manage to be a good teen film due to Diablo Codyâs authentic and irreverent script and dialogue. It is so sumptuous that I havenât been this excited to HEAR just dialogue since her first work in âJuno.â
The premise is simple yet loses its path many a times. When small-town high school hottie Jennifer (Megan Fox) is possessed by a hungry demon, guys who never stood a chance with her, take on new luster in the light of Jennifer’s insatiable appetite.
Oscar award winning screenwriter Diablo Cody is a teenager trapped in a womanâs body. Her uncanny way to capture and tap into the teen angst of today is an onerous task that she pulls off effortlessly… once again. Nevertheless, there is no excuse for some of the tawdry moments the movie provides. Its pacing, in particular, lacks a natural rhythm, the acting is descent at best and Megan just doesnât bring it; sheâs not good enough to carry the movie. The film overall struggles with a sense of identity. It doesnât know whether it wants to be campy or a little less flamboyant, but it never finds the right balance. It’s never truly scary or funny. If youâre going to see the film in theaters just to get off on Megan Fox, there are other ways to do it, such as waiting for it on DVD in 4 months
Watch out for the lesbo scene, it might just shock the horror from you.