SummaryJessica James (Jessica Williams), an aspiring playwright in New York City, is trying hard to get over a recent breakup with her boyfriend. She sees light at the end of the tunnel when she meets Boone (Chris O’Dowd), who's also recovering from a recent break-up. Together, they figure out a way to make it through the tough times, while also realizi... Read More
Directed By:Jim Strouse
Written By:Jim Strouse
The Incredible Jessica James
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72
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
72
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Jan 21, 2017
92
The Incredible Jessica James is an enchanting, deftly-written and witty movie for lovers and haters of romantic comedies, as well as for all those in between.
Jul 27, 2017
80
Strouse demonstrates a contagious affection for his characters, and he invests in them in a way that makes us do the same.
Jan 21, 2017
80
The Incredible Jessica James may be a slight romantic comedy, but there’s abundant pleasure in watching comedienne Jessica Williams in this star-making performance.
Jul 27, 2017
75
To be fair, it’s difficult not to be outshone by Jessica Williams, whose star has been continually on the rise since her debut on The Daily Show in 2012. It’s interesting, then, that this irrepressible personality would have her first starring film role project be as low-key as The Incredible Jessica James, especially since it seems to have been written just for her.
Jan 21, 2017
70
A peppy little joke machine, The Incredible Jessica James exists for the one and only reason of providing a showcase for the evident talents of its leading lady, Jessica Williams.
Jan 26, 2017
58
As the story progresses it becomes less and less interesting and worst of all – gasp – cliché.
Jan 21, 2017
50
Strouse wants to explore the complexities of somebody who’s chasing their dreams, mostly blind to the wreckage they might make around them, and Williams finds the layers in the character. But the message remains far more muddled than her performance.
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Aug 6, 2017
6
The incredible Jessica James is an upbeat film, an easy watch i would say. It´s a bit better than your usual Indie Drama-Comedies, mainly because Jessica Williams has some talent
Feb 4, 2018
4
Coping with a breakup and pursuing dream career! 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
Production Company:
- Beachside Films
Release Date:Jul 28, 2017
Duration:1 h 25 m
Rating:TV-MA
Awards
Black Reel Awards
• 3 Nominations
