JINX! is a film that is pretty stupid in many ways, so lovers of the ultra-serious probably won't enjoy the film. In addition, some of the characters are ridiculous (the two teachers--in particular the first one). However, considering that the film makers seemed to WANT to make a stupid and ridiculous short comedy, it's quite a success.
The film begins on the playground where a particularly snotty little kid calls "jinx!" and the other girl is not supposed to say anything until this snotty kid says her name. I've never heard of such a game, but considering I am an old fart, this isn't all that surprising. What's surprising, though, is that the little girls took this SO seriously. And, when the nasty girl ends up moving to California, there's no way for the other girl to avoid the jinx unless she remains mute.
When the film then jumps 75 years later into the future, the story REALLY gets weird--and funny. This leads to one of the better endings I've seen in some time--and it makes the entire film worth while.
Funny, strange and worth seeing--keep your eyes glued to IFC where it's currently being featured.
The film begins on the playground where a particularly snotty little kid calls "jinx!" and the other girl is not supposed to say anything until this snotty kid says her name. I've never heard of such a game, but considering I am an old fart, this isn't all that surprising. What's surprising, though, is that the little girls took this SO seriously. And, when the nasty girl ends up moving to California, there's no way for the other girl to avoid the jinx unless she remains mute.
When the film then jumps 75 years later into the future, the story REALLY gets weird--and funny. This leads to one of the better endings I've seen in some time--and it makes the entire film worth while.
Funny, strange and worth seeing--keep your eyes glued to IFC where it's currently being featured.
