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| Opposite of Sex, the | 
 enlarge | Director: Don Roos
Actors: Christina Ricci, Martin Donovan (ii), Lisa Kudrow, Lyle Lovett, Johnny Galecki
Studio: Columbia/Tristar Vid
Category: Video
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Avg. Customer Rating:  84 reviews
Sales Rank: 9612
Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: VHS Tape
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0767809378
UPC: 043396018372
EAN: 9780767809375
ASIN: 0767809378
Theatrical Release Date: May 22, 1998
Release Date: January 25, 2000
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 Better than prune juice!......and works even better October 8, 2006
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I must say it's really sad that the powers that be can't find the time to make a more positive,constructive movie,especially when it includes a gay character.I really don't see the point in movies that either try to make the character from gay to straight or have a humorous spin on being gay,it's not funny being gay,to bad that more serious movies with uplifting positive gay themes were made instead of this immature toliet humor,where movie goers all hope that the girlfriend of the gayman will make him straight or being gay is all about disease,perverted old men or heartache.Alas i'm asking to much from straight morons and self hateing homosexuals who produce stupid negative movies toward gay men or lesbien woman to wake up and be more positive rather than negative,this crap is as good as "the next best thing""Chasing amy""the object of my affection" and any foreign gay movie out there....it's really sad,this movie is typical crap from a producer and director with the same I.Q & mentality as beavis and butthead
A movie that sticks with you (if you like comedy black) April 16, 2004
It's saying something about a movie when a friend asks you for a recommendation in 2004, and 1998's "The Opposite of Sex" is one of the first things that pops into your head. Christina Ricci - in her first real adult role - rips the paint of the walls with her performance as Dede Truitt, a one-woman hurricane. She wreaks havoc here in everyone else's life, starting with half-brother Bill, played by the always excellent Martin Donovan (see, among others, "Insomnia," in which he plays Al Pacino's doomed partner).In fact, for all the attention garnered by what was essentially Ms. Ricci's very successful coming out party, the real news here are the excellent turns by Donovan, Lisa Kudrow (playing about as far from Phoebe as one can get) and Lyle Lovett. Mr. Lovett proves her that he doesn't need Robert Altman to transfer his charisma from his musical performances to film. [He had been essentially an Altman 'house player' up to this point in his career.] The script is sharp and witty. We've got Don Roos (as writer and director) to thank for that. I'm a little perplexed by Mr. Roos' career since that point - 'Bounce' (a disappointing Affleck/Paltrow outing) came out in 2000. He did have a critical hit with 2000's TV summer replacement 'M.Y.O.B.' Roos has proven himself to be a great writer who attracts quality stars and directs them to impressive performances. He does have 'Happy Endings' in production right now with Ms. Kudrow and other talented actors. As far as I'm concerned, his success with 'Opposite of Sex' will compel me to see anything that he creates.
SUCKs with a capital SUCK March 4, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's billed as a comedy, but somehow it's just not very funny. The funniest part about it is the fact that you're actually sitting there, subjecting yourself to this. A 16 year old girl runs away from home, seduces a gay guy, exploits everyone she knows, kills the father of her baby... and you're supposed to laugh. I spent most of my time shaking my head in disgust, wanting to reach out and strangle the girl, and wondering who could possibly think it was funny.
The opposite of great March 3, 2004
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you like your films to be fast food with extra fries, if you live in a trailer perhaps, or drink lots, perhaps get into fights and have the police around, swear like a trooper, didn't do too well in school, shout to your friends at the other end of the street, buy books at the supermarket, wouldn't know good dialogue from bad/great acting from not so great, think that gay men just need the right woman, think that vegetarians secretly lust after bacon sandwiches, think that National Enquirer is a serious newspaper... get this film because YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT.
Cutting Wit, Good Cast (and, even a funny "Friend") September 29, 2003
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Christina Ricci is marvelous as the sarcastic narrator of this witty, sly little film. Although the plot has a few not-so-plausible glitches, in my opinion, the cast, including Lyle Lovett and Lisa Kudrow, make the film a worth-while endeavor. Some of the one-liners in this movie are lost if you only give it the once over. It's comedy that remains true to the characters; its character sketches that are worth fleshing out; and its multi-dimensional so it satisfies the audiences who may view it multiple times and discover tid-bits they missed the first time around. Intelligent and engaging, it should have found a broader audience; it definitely has a broad appeal. It's not only worth owning, it's worth loaning to friends and family who may, just by looking at its packaging overlook it, but will watch it because you asked them to. They'll thank you later.
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