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The Opposite of Sex (1998)
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Christina Ricci was on a serious roll from 1997 to 1998 when she appeared in
The Ice Storm, The Opposite of Sex, and
Buffalo '66.
Hence, it's a surprise she hasn't been nominated for an Academy Award to this day. The Opposite of Sex
is an excellent dark picture about people and how they deal with unconventional situations.
Although the narration is a bit heavy, the script is polished and engaging. It's the performances that make the
story come alive through Martin Donovan, Christina Ricci, Ivan Sergei, Lyle Lovett, and Johnny Galecki. The true
standout is Lisa Kudrow who received plenty of accolades as the spinster schoolteacher. Despite her connection to
the deplorable TV sitcom Friends, she has developed into a phenomenal actress.
All in all, The Opposite of Sex isn't what I call a "scathing comedy" but a good, intelligent, well-written,
and finely acted picture that's something different.