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Just Looking (1999)

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Average Rating: 5.3/10
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A wacky screwball sex comedy for the kids and grandpa too? Seinfeld's Jason Alexander makes his directorial debut with this gentle but funny coming-of-age story set in 1955 about Lenny (Ryan Merriman), a 14-year-old from the Bronx who is dedicated to witnessing a copulating couple. His early attempts at spying on his mom and her new corpulent husband Polinsky are thwarted when he is sent to live with his aunt Norma and uncle Phil in Queens for the summer. He soon learns that Norma is pregnant.

R, 1 hr. 37 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Jason Alexander

Written By: Marshall Karp

In Theaters: Oct 22, 1999 Wide

On DVD: Apr 24, 2001

Sony Pictures Classics

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Critic Reviews for Just Looking

All Critics (31) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (12) | DVD (5)

The timing's off on almost every scene, giving you too much time to accurately predict what'll occur next.

September 18, 2001 Full Review | Comment

Brandon Judell

Detour Magazine

The sets, the cars, the costumes, everything about the production is authentically nostalgic.

January 30, 2001 Full Review Source: Internet Reviews

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Steve Rhodes

Internet Reviews

A 14 year old's quest to find out all he can about sex actually opens up some doors for him about the meaning of friendship, love, and masculinity.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

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I really enjoyed this movie. I was a good coming of age story and the acting was really good. Just a cute movie to see.

January 31, 2009

Tiffany R

An unintentionally hilarious coming of age story from director Jason Alexander! 14 year old Ryan Merriman vows to see two people having sex during summer vacation. He tries spying on family members, but settles for neighbor Gretchen Mol. Words cannot describe the awkwardness of this film. Rent it!

June 29, 2007