An aspiring playwright in New York strikes up a friendship with a guy while on the rebound from a break-up.An aspiring playwright in New York strikes up a friendship with a guy while on the rebound from a break-up.An aspiring playwright in New York strikes up a friendship with a guy while on the rebound from a break-up.
- Awards
- 3 nominations total
LaKeith Stanfield
- Damon
- (as Lakeith Stanfield)
Patricia R. Floyd
- Mom
- (as Patricia Floyd)
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- Writer
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This is one of back to back Netflix films I've watched. This is from one of the best directors, but he has not done many films or with big stars, big projects. I've liked all his films, but this one was an average. There's nothing wrong in performances or in writing, directing and production. It's just not so fresh. I felt it trying to be another 'Frances Ha'. For a movie goer like me, this is quite okay film, but for regular people, it could do better.
The story of a young woman who just broke up, but focusing more than ever on her dream to be a play writer. In the meantime, she meets another man who recently divorced. Her lifestyle, best friend, all things that's happening around her revealed with some fun. The film was not that great, but surely not a boring film. The dream/imagination sequences spoiled my watch. Because it only brought a false hope. I thought those scenes were better than how the real story progressed. That says, sometimes cliches are okay than being plain. It did not work, but I still suggest to go for it if you are interested. No one should ignore it, only because I did not enjoy it!
4/10
The story of a young woman who just broke up, but focusing more than ever on her dream to be a play writer. In the meantime, she meets another man who recently divorced. Her lifestyle, best friend, all things that's happening around her revealed with some fun. The film was not that great, but surely not a boring film. The dream/imagination sequences spoiled my watch. Because it only brought a false hope. I thought those scenes were better than how the real story progressed. That says, sometimes cliches are okay than being plain. It did not work, but I still suggest to go for it if you are interested. No one should ignore it, only because I did not enjoy it!
4/10
I was excited to learn of this movies existence because I have a major crush on Jessica Williams and have eaten up every performance of Chris O'Doud I can find. A major disappointment. Why would anyone fall for Jessica James? She is ill mannered and not at all warm. O'Doud character had little depth.
All in all it went nowhere and it wasn't a lot of fun not getting there.
I knew nothing about this movie when it popped up on my Netflix ... and I'm happy to say that it grabbed my interest right away. The story line isn't very novel at all, but what makes the movie worthwhile is a very unusually unorthodox female lead, brilliantly portrayed by Jessica Williams. She is feisty and fun and totally unhinged at the same time.
Sure, there are flaws to be found on this movie in retrospect but all in all I can recommend it.
Sure, there are flaws to be found on this movie in retrospect but all in all I can recommend it.
I'm not quite sure why there are such low ratings or the insulting reviews on here...I don't much care for romantic anything, but this movie was very good. Jessica Williams is an underrated actress and was very funny. What says every romantic comedy should be a fairytale that's not how life really works now, is it? I think this is an excellent watch; don't scroll pass it!!
"Of course you like me. Everybody does. I'm freaking dope." Jessica James (Jessica Williams)
Of course you will like the character Jessica as much as you like the actress Jessica Williams because Williams is a screen natural. She's a commanding presence just as Greta Gerwig is playing a 20 something trying to make it in the big city.
In the case of The Incredible Jessica James, Jess is 25 and trying to get a play accepted despite the numerous rejections that would have sent a lesser woman back to Ohio. Her singular contribution in life is teaching public school kids acting for a non-profit. She's caring and effective with the kids but still longing to stage a play in the city.
Having just split up with the charming Damon (LaKeith Stanfield), she connects gently with the more charming Boone (Chris O'Dowd), who reads all of her plays and responds favorably. Unlike other city girls such as in Lena Dunham's Girls or Issa Rae's Insecure, Jess is at peace most of the time, kind and charismatic, a character to root for with less than an hour and a half of comedy drama time.
In quarantine time, The Incredible Jessica James is good company.
Of course you will like the character Jessica as much as you like the actress Jessica Williams because Williams is a screen natural. She's a commanding presence just as Greta Gerwig is playing a 20 something trying to make it in the big city.
In the case of The Incredible Jessica James, Jess is 25 and trying to get a play accepted despite the numerous rejections that would have sent a lesser woman back to Ohio. Her singular contribution in life is teaching public school kids acting for a non-profit. She's caring and effective with the kids but still longing to stage a play in the city.
Having just split up with the charming Damon (LaKeith Stanfield), she connects gently with the more charming Boone (Chris O'Dowd), who reads all of her plays and responds favorably. Unlike other city girls such as in Lena Dunham's Girls or Issa Rae's Insecure, Jess is at peace most of the time, kind and charismatic, a character to root for with less than an hour and a half of comedy drama time.
In quarantine time, The Incredible Jessica James is good company.
Did you know
- TriviaJessica's wall of rejection letters also features a diploma from Carnegie Mellon University.
- GoofsWhen Jessica is talking to Damon on the street (piano scene), the medium shot of them in profile shows their shadows parallel to the sidewalk. In the close-up shots of Jessica and Damon, the shadows are at about 45º to the sidewalk. This can be seen in shadows of the trees behind Jessica and of the shadows of Damon's head on his body.
- Quotes
Jessica James: What?
Boone: I *really* like you.
Jessica James: Yeah, Boone. Of course you do. Everyone does. I'm freaking dope.
- ConnectionsFeatured in MsMojo: Top 10 Best Netflix Romance Movies (2018)
- SoundtracksYegelle Tezeta
Written by Mulatu Astatke
Performed by Mulatu Astatke
Courtesy of Buda Musique Paris & Lipservices
By arrangement wtih CRC Editions
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- 1h 25m(85 min)
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