Oh my, must I admit I watched this horror flick? Absolutely, because real film reviewers, which my pal Valerie and I purport/strive/wish to be, must be open to all genres. Horror is far from my favorite theme, but I often watch the ones that seem to emerge from the general mix.
Jennifer's Body is one such film. Yes, of course, it's really about Megan Fox's body! But look beyond that (if you can, gentlemen), and you've got a flick that definitely grabs you. Isn't attention-grabbing one of the requirements of a commendable film? No spoiler....but the plot is basically about two bff's who have always hung out together. One is nerdy (as if our beloved Amanda Seyfried from Big Love can ever really look like a nerd) and one is slinky...yet, they like each others' company. The two are a contrast in personality that adds good chemistry to the plot.
Now when the pair attend a rock concert put on by the devil in disguise (Adam Brody...new breakout role for the young actor), all hell breaks loose....literally and figuratively! Flirty, slutty Jennifer becomes the embodiment of the little guy with horns!
From then on, it's all fun. Will Jennifer turn on her best friend? Will her best friend stop her? Why won't anyone believe Jennifer's friend when she complains about Jennifer?
Humor: Lots of it! Here's a line to exemplify. Jennifer is about to eat a woman, when the woman says, "But I thought you only ate men!" Jennifer answers: "I GO BOTH WAYS!"
So, before declaring this writer legally insane and having him committed, take a chance on Jennifer's Body. Certainly the guys won't be disappointed. And the girls get to stare at Adam Brody.
But after a while, you'll forget the pretty faces and think to yourself, uh oh, I'd better not tell anyone I'm actually enjoying this!
Grade of A-.... Better than most horror flicks, if you can stand them at all.
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