- Release Date: 1998
- Runtime: 103 min
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Starring: Eric Stoltz, Annabella Sciorra, Chris Eigeman, Carlos Jacott ... see all
- Director: Noah Baumbach
- Plot: Lester is an occasional substitute teacher and he's very jealous. He is jealous about the last boyfriend of Lester's slightly wacky current partner Ramona - arrogant bestselling author Dashiell. Lester... Read more
User Reviews
Great way to appreciate what you got
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Truly romantic comedy that reveals what every couple goes through. Eric Stoltz is super and his counterpart, Anabella Sciorra is the perfect mate for him. Her past makes him pnder and jelousy grows. Good story. Makes you like Stoltz just a... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Aug 21, 1998theglobeandmail.com
About the only thing wrong with Mr. Jealousy is the title.....you know, Mr. Happy , Mr. Silly , Mr. Jealousy .....Being a writer, Dashiell is neurotic;....even funnier, though, is the slow build to the inevitable climax, a classic recognition scene flecked with soaring revelations and thudding embarrassments..... ... Full Review
| Jul 19, 1998Chicago Sun-Times
Baumbach is a gifted filmmaker, however....Annabella Sciorra does a good job of creating the kind of woman who puts up with a lot from a guy.... ... Full Review
| Jul 19, 1998Chicago Sun-Times
Baumbach is a gifted filmmaker, however....Annabella Sciorra does a good job of creating the kind of woman who puts up with a lot from a guy.... ... Full Review
The Cincinnati Enquirer
The adept cast brings a sprightly spirit to the talkative proceedings, and Mr. Baumbach invests enough time and attention in each one to make it seem worthwhile to hear what they have to say.
Lester uses the name of his best friend Vince (Carlos Jacott), who uses the opportunity to get some psychological advice on his upcoming marriage to Lucretia (Marianne Jean-Baptiste).
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Entertainment Weekly
Baumbach finally tempted Trimark Pictures, which was nervous about the film's lack of a bankable star..... ... Full Review
News
Mr. Jealousy
reelviews.net –
1998-06-19
U.S. Distributor: Lion's Gate Releasing On the surface, Mr. Jealousy is not a subtle film -- it's a dark comedy about what happens when a man's deep-rooted insecurity undermines his romantic relationship. ... Full Article



