Just Looking

R

Released Oct 22, 1999

1h 37m

Comedy

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45%

22 Reviews

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65%

1,000+ Ratings

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It's 1955. Lenny is a 14-year old boy who is totally fascinated by sex. He is too scared to "do it," so he dedicates his summer to seeing two other people do it. Easier said than done. Caught in the act of spying, his mother and stepfather ship him off to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle in "the country" -- Queens. His plan looks like a bust and his summer seems destined for boredom, until he meets a whole new group of friends -- young teens who have a "sex club."

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Frances H

Funny, sweet movie that is very nostalgic of the 50s and going through the trauma of adolescence, as well as learning how to take people for more than face value.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/16/14

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jon c

oh Jason Alexander and his wacky direction it starts off as a cutesy, innocent story about a young Ryan Merriman wanting to know everything about sex since he's getting all curious his life goal is to actually see it with his own eyes although he has a little trouble accomplishing it because he's moving away and he cant stand his stepfather once he spends time with his aunt and uncle and a couple friends in a so-called 'sex' club he begins to unravel more of the fascination behind the idea the movie bounces back and forth between the sex jokes and the drama but the drama actually starts to unfold more once the hour mark hits and you start to fully comprehend why Lenny is obsessed the 1950's vibe is fairly retro and most certainly adds to the silliness of the premise sure it's a large cast of unknowns but they all contribute moderately well to Lenny's quest and coming-of-age the movie is questionable at several points delving between being a family flick and an adult one however, you'll still have a good time with this one

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

This movie is very (and I mean VERY) hard to review. I can't decide whether I think it's a bad movie with some good parts or a good movie with some bad parts. Most of the dialogue between the kids is horrible and their own subplot is not very good. But the movie does a complete 180 when it shows the story and interactions with the main character and the adults. Almost all of the scenes with the young boy and the adults are well written and acted. They create a good narrative and fell very real. So whether this movie is good or bad just falls to the viewers preference. I am stuck in the middle but I still think this movie is a decent watch and would prefer it to most people if they're in the mood for a good coming-of-age movie. 5/10

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

Pretty good coming of age film. Some very good actors all throughout the film mostly characters actors honing their craft. Much of the film rests on Ryan Merriman who is capable. Nice effort at directing by Jason Alexander

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

I didn't think it would be that interesting, but it was. It was an interesting storyline kind of weird but it was interesting. It was a good movie to watch to pass the time. Gretchen Mol was pretty good in this along with Peter Onorati and Ryan Merriman. The cast was really good.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

Pretty good movie by an Armenian guy. It's well worth watching. I could see myself as a young man wanting to know about sex and how it's down. This movie did capture the essence of being a young man with urges. Plus Gretchen Mol is hot and today I watched another movie with her in it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Synopsis

It's 1955. Lenny is a 14-year old boy who is totally fascinated by sex. He is too scared to "do it," so he dedicates his summer to seeing two other people do it. Easier said than done. Caught in the act of spying, his mother and stepfather ship him off to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle in "the country" -- Queens. His plan looks like a bust and his summer seems destined for boredom, until he meets a whole new group of friends -- young teens who have a "sex club."

Director: Jason Alexander
Screenwriter: Marshall Karp
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Sweetland Films, Camellia Productions
Rating: R (Language|Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 22, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 31, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $39.9K
Runtime: 1h 37m

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