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Jennifer’s Body

Posted Dec 31, 2009 by John Allman

Updated Dec 31, 2009 at 04:32 PM

Jennifer’s Body
Genre: Horror
Directed by: Karyn Kusama
Run time: 102 minutes
Rating: R
Format: DVD

The Lowdown: How did this movie only make $17 million at the box office, less than “Fighting,” “Fame,” or even the insufferable “Inkheart”?

“Jennifer’s Body” is an example of what’s wrong with the multiplex these days.

Horror fans whine and complain about the lack of quality, gory, fun fright flicks to lure them out and then they all but ignore one of the year’s most surprising offerings.

Yes, I know, the advertising leaned way too heavy on Megan Fox (but can you blame them?) and implied that this was some unholy union between “Heathers” and “The Faculty.”

It’s not.

“Jennifer’s Body” is a rowdy, snarky, kick-butt demon possession story that just happens to incorporate all the subversive social commentary of high school life, a la “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” or “Heathers,” while still delivering a bloody good time.

Diablo Cody, so revered for “Juno,” offers up a crisp, cut-throat screenplay that includes satan-worshipping emo rockers, teen-age hormones on high and a devilishly good demonic plot.

Fox actually proves to be entirely capable of doing more than just looking hot or avoiding giant robot cars. She’s pure sex appeal with an edge. But it’s Amanda Seyfried who gives the killer performance, mixing just the right amount of Uma Thurman’s The Bride with Winona Ryder’s conflicted Veronica.

Do this movie a favor, and go out and buy it. Make it a cult hit and throw a middle finger to the other, less-deserving, more-successful studio films that sucked money out of your wallet without giving back anything in return.

The Stuff You Care About:
Hot chicks – Megan Fox, evil, hot and delicious.
Nudity – Implied.
Gore – Considerable.
Drug use – No.
Bad Guys/Killers – Satan-worshipping emo rockers.
Buy/Rent – Buy it.
Release Date – Dec. 29, 2009