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"Hell, yes!" In the fall of 2009, I happened to see "Jennifer's Body" on the big screen when it was released in movie theaters. I'll be totally honest. I took a chance on this movie and was very skeptical at first. But I really, really, really loved this movie! The reason why I liked it is because I understood it. Like the dark comedy, "Heathers" (1988), which loosely inspired it, "Jennifer's Body" is a dark supernatural coming of age story. (Both movies contain lots metaphors.) At the time when it was released, reviews for "Jennifer's Body" were mixed; a reflection of the fact that many movie reviewers were confused by the story. Is it a horror movie or a comedy? They didn't understand that it is a mixture of both - a coming of age story disguised as a teen horror movie with some black comedic elements, set in a high school.

But the real horror is not the killings shown on screen, but the pain of adolescence. It's not the girl who becomes possessed by a demon and turns into a serial killing machine that is so horrible, but rather that high school can be a mean, vicious, cruel, brutal, and very scary place. (Not for everyone, but certainly for some.) The real monster of the story is not the possessed cheerleader, but what some people transform into as they grow older and leave behind the innocence of their childhood. If you understand that, then the entire movie makes sense. However if you don't understand that or you are expecting a slasher movie which this isn't, you will be disappointed. (Look for the metaphors to understand what the story is really about!)

But "Jennifer's Body" is also a lot of fun. My favorite line in the movie is: "She can fly?!!" The humorous moments are intended to give the audience an occasional break from the oppressive darker aspects of the story, which deals with a difficult painful age for young people.

The writing and dialogue were really good, as was the directing. As for Fox's acting - she was fine and did a great job bringing the main title character to life. One of the strengths of "Jennifer's Body" is that it is a breath of fresh air in the era of massive "reboots", prequels, sequels, and remakes. It tried break away from the current trend of movies by doing something totally different. I respect the makers of this film, writer Diablo Cody and director Karyn Kusama, for what they tried to accomplish with this movie. Unfortunately there are way too many filmmakers in Hollywood who keep recycling the same old material again and again. Yet when Cody and Kusama tried to do something new and original, they got viciously attacked for it. Screw the naysayers! As far as I'm concerned, "Jennifer's Body" was one of the better movies of 2009.

What shocked me the most was not the content of this movie, but the way some critics had brutally attacked it. It should be pointed out that Roger Ebert, one of the most respected and best reviewers out there, gave "Jennifer's Body" a B / Three Stars! (As for all those reviewers who bashed this movie, it is clear that they certainly didn't understand it. I'm so glad that I didn't listen to them and saw this movie on the big screen anyway.)

Although this film may not have done very well at the box office, that is NOT an indication that it is in anyway a bad movie! (Some of Hollywood's greatest movies were not a box office success, while some of its worst were.) J.B. will live on and definitely develop a strong cult following. Not only am I recommending "Jennifer's Body", but bought it as soon as it was released on DVD and look forward to watching it again and again! (For other diehard fans like myself, there is also a 112 page companion graphic novel to "Jennifer's Body" by BOOM! Studios that expands the story with additional new material.) My one and ONLY complaint about "Jennifer's Body" is the DVD commentary could have used a little more energy from the commentators.

I really love this movie and wish there were more movies like it. As the ads for this movie indicated, hell is definitely a teenage girl!!!

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Joseph CoughlinReviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022

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Admittedly, I had tried to watch this years ago because Megan Fox lol. Didn't make it far. Just watched it now, in 2022 and was pleasantly surprised. Knowing that Brie Larson and Emma Stone both could've been cast as Needy, I'm glad Amanda Seyfried got the role, because she really made this movie great in my opinion. Also, as much as I love Blake Lively, I'm also glad Megan ended up with the role of Jennifer, I think she was great for it. If you liked the sort of teenage horror movies that I grew up with (think Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer etc) this is a must watch, but has much better writing than the 90's flicks. Diablo Cody is a gem!

Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022

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So while browsing movies on Amazon for the last 5 years, I see Jennifer's Body listed. It's listed as a comedy, a drama, a horror flick, recently added (multiple times), a movie I might like and others. I got the feeling someone really wanted me to see Jennifer's Body.
It was pretty good, I didn't realize how old it was and that the cast was basically nobodies at the time. Chris Pratt is in it for 5 seconds and says something. Tom Robbins isn't in it so you don't have to worry about anyone getting cornholed.

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Well, young people may not take it seriously: a typical "horror movie. But the creation of something like this--begins with someone's fantasies. And what grotesque, horrific fantasies. These fantasies ORIGINATE IN SOMEONE'S MIND. This is not fun and games.

It is someone's IDEAS externalized into reality. The human mind externalized. And so much trouble and expense to make such a movie. Why? Why was it needed.

Yet, it was well made, and it captured my interest--to see these horrific fantasies expressed on the screen. If you think this is just "entertainment," you are wrong. The younger generation must be really screwed up. What a horrible world they occupy...in their minds.

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NigelReviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022

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Tbh, it was the title that turned me off. I'm a huge fan of Hole, and I thought, in error, that the title was a ripoff of their song of the same name. Holey moley (haha) this movie is fantastic. If anything, it's an homage to that song, albeit in a horror film way. As a woman, I get bored with the standard horror tropes when it comes to the female roles. Not this one! Super fresh - even with a little age on it... maybe because with the age on it ;) And right on with the closing song! Violet yes

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Mr. FloaterReviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022

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First, this needs to be said: Amanda Seyfried is a thousand times more beautiful than Megan Fox. Alright, Fox was one of the hottest women in the world back when this movie was released in 2009. But still she was no match for Seyfried. And in the years since 2009, that comparison has only become increasingly true.

With that said, Jennifer's Body is a brilliant movie. I won't unpack the reasons why, as they've been discussed in depth elsewhere. But suffice it to say I've seen this movie at least a dozen times, and it's not just because Amanda Seyfried is the most beautiful woman in the world, although let's face it, she truly is. But it's also because the movie is a delicately balanced work of art, getting all the details right.

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Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021

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This is a decent movie. For a horror movie, it focuses on the relationship between Jennifer and Needy rather than suspense, gore, and jump scares. There is a lot of psychological interaction going on between the characters. There are different moral themes as well. A best friend with an underlying need to compete with you. Karma. The loneliness of fighting the good fight when nobody understands you. The superficiality of society; high school in this case. The lengths to which you will go to stand by someone who has lost it. Selling you soul. Etc., etc. It had a dry, but witty, sense of humor. Well done.

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