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Kissing Jessica Stein is a film that, despite being released in 2001, still manages to bring relevant themes and an honest approach to sexual self-discovery. The characterization of the actors is one of the film's strong points, with a cast that seems perfect for the roles they play. The naturalness of the characters is so evident that it made me wonder if the actors knew each other beforehand or if they were portraying situations from their own lives. This authenticity helps create a genuine connection with the viewer, something that isn't always easy to achieve.

For its time, the film is a good odyssey about self-discovery, sensitively exploring Jessica Stein's journey as she questions her sexuality. Additionally, the film touches on interesting topics, such as the sexualization of lesbian women by men and the challenges of hiding or disguising a homosexual relationship. These themes are handled with a lightness that doesn't take away from their importance, which is one of the film's most positive aspects.

However, Kissing Jessica Stein is not without its flaws. I feel the script could have gone further and explored more topics within the LGBT+ spectrum. There are moments when the narrative feels superficial, leaving important issues without the development they deserved. Also, some parts of the film seem slightly unrealistic, which takes away a bit of the story's credibility. This lack of depth means the film doesn't stand out significantly within the universe of LGBT films. Even though it's a pleasant and well-intentioned production, it lacks something unique to make it memorable.

Overall, Kissing Jessica Stein is a film worth watching, especially for those looking for a lighter take on sexual self-discovery. However, don't expect a revolutionary or deeply impactful work. It's an enjoyable experience, but it could have been so much more.

Get Away steps into the horror-comedy genre with a premise that, in theory, could have worked. However, it fails in almost every aspect, resulting in a tedious and frustrating experience. Most of the narrative is filled with cheap attempts at humor and poorly constructed suspense scenes that fail to make any impact on the viewer. The deaths, which should have been the climax of the film, only happen in the last 20 minutes, leaving the plot dragging, purposeless, and far from innovative.

The story is extremely predictable. Within the first 20 minutes, I had already figured out the plot twist. While the idea behind it is interesting, it's not well-explored or supported by the rest of the film, ultimately failing to work as intended.

It's clear that Get Away was inspired by Tucker & Dale vs Evil (2010), a film that successfully balanced humor and horror in a quirky way, with charismatic characters and smart satire of genre clichés. However, Get Away does everything wrong. Instead of building an effective horror-comedy, the film turns into a mess of unfunny jokes and poorly executed horror scenes.

The protagonists are underdeveloped and fail to leave any mark. There's no chemistry between them, and their motivations are so superficial that it was impossible to feel even a hint of empathy for them. The secondary characters, on the other hand, are poorly written caricatures, offering an offensive portrayal of Nordic people, reducing them to exaggerated and unrealistic stereotypes. It's as offensive to Nordic culture as Emilia Pérez is to Latin culture.

It could have worked as a fun satire, but in this case, it ends up being a boring and uninteresting film. The humor feels forced and rarely results in genuine laughs, while the horror is so weak that it fails to create any tension.

In the end, Get Away leaves a sense of wasted potential. The idea had promise, but the execution was so poor that it turned into a frustrating experience. For those looking for an effective horror-comedy, I suggest watching Tucker & Dale vs Evil or exploring other options in the genre. This one, unfortunately, isn't worth your time.

You're Cordially Invited promised to be a light and fun romantic comedy but ended up falling into the trap of mediocrity. The premise, which could have been interesting and reminded me of Anyone But You (2023), especially with the expectation of a rom-com featuring chemistry between the leads and hilarious situations. However, You're Cordially Invited fails to deliver the same level of entertainment. The movie constantly tries to be funny, but the jokes are rarely good. It seems like the writers opted for safe humor, avoiding risks that could have made the film more entertaining, likely out of fear of being canceled.

The plot is extremely predictable. Within the first 10 minutes, I could already guess how the protagonists would end up, which takes away any tension or surprise from the story. The rivalry between the families, which could have been a highlight of the plot, is treated superficially. I expected a more intense and funny conflict, but what we get are scenes that barely scratch the surface of the dramatic and comedic potential.

Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon are talented actors, but here they fall short of their potential. Both have their moments, but their characters aren't developed enough to leave a mark.

Overall, You're Cordially Invited is a mediocre film. It's not exactly bad, but it's far from good. It falls somewhere between average and weak, depending on the viewer's patience.