JUST LOOKING (2000)
Remember George from Seinfeld, the hugely popular TV series from the '90's? He, of cause, was played by Jason Alexander who directed this film. Maybe that is why some critics back in the day described this movie as nothing more than an extended version of some teen sitcom or the other. I respectfully disagree. I found it most endearing and almost cute.
Lenny (again brilliantly portrayed by Ryan Merriman) is a normal fourteen year old boy growing up during the 1950's in New York. And like most fourteen year old boys he has mainly one thing on his brain: sex. So when he gets the opportunity to witness two people performing 'the act of love' he naturally jumps at it. But what he ultimately gets, is totally different from what he had expected.
Don't let the underlying theme put you off from watching this little gem of a movie. It is actually coming-of-age at its best. It is sensitive yet funny and very relevant for the sophisticated youth of today. Besides, the acting all round is first rate and therefor highly recommended viewing. I rate it 3 out of 5 stars.
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Ryan Merriman and Gretchen Mol
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