Wordiezett So much average

GrimPrecise I'll tell you why so serious

MamaGravity good back-story, and good acting

Acensbart Excellent but underrated film

framptonhollis Both black comedy and twisted melodrama collide when a cynical teenager (played marvelously and hilariously by Christina Ricci) seduces the boyfriend of her gay half brother. From this strange occurrence onward, many interrelated lives are charged for ever. this is one of those movies in which the plot escalated further and further to a point of hilarity and chaos. In the case of "The Opposite of Sex", things are especially unique due to its ability to philosophize about various topics, often relating to sexuality.Ruthlessly satirical in nature, this film is constantly mocking the media, political correctness, conservatism, homophobia, and so on; it is a dark carnival of genius jokes, each and every one of them being plagued by a layer of sorrowful tragedy. While mostly working as a comedy, "The Opposite of Sex" also contains quite a bit of drama, which ranges from the disturbing and depressing to the touching and meaningful. As the film presents its seriously flawed characters, viewers much judge for themselves what to think of the farcical fury that flies across the movie screen.Working all at once as a series of sick sex jokes, a satirical demonetization of society's wrongdoings, an adventurous drama, and a philosophical quest through a chaotic world, "The Opposite of Sex" has endless entertainment and shock value that should please almost any wit-loving viewer.

rich-228 Christina Ricci was always a bit overrated in my book, until I saw the funny, clever The Opposite of Sex. This film has its flaws, but Ricci owns the movie from the beginning, and as a mean, wizened, wisecracking 16-year-old, she's a joy to watch. Though the pacing lags at times, as the viewer you jump on for the ride and careen all around her crazy world.And, ultimately, Dee Dee (Ricci) learns something in the film, even though you may doubt all along that she will.It's so refreshing to watch a movie that deals with teenage angst, sex, gay men, pregnancy, and so many other issues in a reasonably intelligent way. You may not like all the characters, but they are all real.Lisa Kudrow is also a joy, shedding her Phoebe role for something much meatier. Lyle Lovett surprises with his understated small role.The script has some classic lines.I almost watched this movie twice in a row, but then decided to save the 2nd viewing to enjoy later. For once, a movie about all the above (teenagers, sex, gay men, etc) that doesn't dumb itself down for the audience, or assume we're too dumb to follow along.

leoness726 I love, love, love this movie! Granted, you have to be able to appreciate an independent film and all that goes with it (some bad acting, strange random actors and a left-of-center plot line), but quite frankly this is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. You don't sympathize with the main character, but you're not supposed to. It's not a feel good movie and it's pretty much going to make you want to kill her, but Christina Ricci is great at pulling off the bad girl. But it is easy to sympathize with her brother and it offers a lot of laughs about completely inappropriate topics. If you like indie films, Christina Ricci or movies that appeal to the gay community, then I would highly recommend it.

ogreintheovaloffice You may think I'm some hysterical fan who just saw the movie and picked 10/10 since I couldn't be bothered evaluating the film first but that is not the case. I have tried to find fault with this film but they're really isn't much to go on. All in all the film is perfect; the elevator music-type score is perfect, the acting unnaturally good and the plot, though at times complicated, very smart and always interesting.16 year old Dedee Truit (Christina Ricci) leaves her her hometown of Louisina after her step-father dies to live with her gay half-brother, Bill (Martin Donavan). Whilst there, she convinces his live-in boyfriend Matt (Ivan Sergei) that he's straight. The two run away together along with 10,000 and in turn set of a chain of events that Bill could certainly do without.Don't get me wrong, this is only stage one of the plot and it all develops hilariously thanks to Don Roo's brilliant script. Of course that wouldn't mean much if the acting wasn't worth it's material, but as mentioned before, it most certainly is. Considered by many as Ricci's adult breakout role, it's here that the then 19 year old shows us what she's made of. Her monotone voice is perfect for the characters dead-pan narration whilst the scene in which she's giving birth is, though a bit hard to watch, always rewarding during every sitting.Kudrow as a stick-up-her-ass spoilsport scores some serious points too. After "Romy and Michelle" and "Friends" it's nice to know that she can reach a little deeper and when she gets a genuinely happy ending, you can't help but feel touched. The rest of the cast are excellent too and all deserve praises.So if you look at a trailer for this or something and think it's just some slick, sleazy sex-fest, I urge you to reconsider. Chances are, you won't regret it.