The Opposite Sex (2014 film)

The Opposite Sex, also known under the working title of A Bet's A Bet, is a 2014 small-budget indie film that was directed by Jennifer Finnigan and Jonathan Silverman, and is their co-directorial debut.[1][2] It was released to Blu-ray on October 22, 2014, in Sweden and Finland and received a United States release on May 21, 2015. The film was also released to theaters overseas as Poskromić Playboya. The film stars Kristin Chenoweth, Mena Suvari, Eric Roberts, Jennifer Finnigan, and Geoff Stults.[3][4]

The Opposite Sex
Directed byJennifer Finnigan
Jonathan Silverman
Written byMark Mussina
Steven Sessions
Produced byJennifer Finnigan
Gino Pereira
Claire Severance
Jonathan Silverman
Chad A. Verdi
StarringMena Suvari
Eric Roberts
Kristin Chenoweth
CinematographyJendra Jarnagin
Edited byKeith Croket
Music byEric Masunaga
Distributed byCinedigm Entertainment Group
Release dates
  • October 22, 2014 (2014-10-22) (Finland)
  • May 21, 2015 (2015-05-21) (United States)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

Vince (Geoff Stults) is a successful, driven divorce attorney who is a notorious womanizer, having affairs with his clients. He is intrigued, however, when he meets the competitive Jane (Mena Suvari), a young divorcee who resents men. The two agree to a series of bets where the winner decides the fate of the loser. Neither expects to fall in love.

Cast

Reception

StarPulse rated the film favorably, writing "Light, fluffy, but also very witty in its writing, "A Bet's A Bet" is harmless enjoyable fun fare."[5] Interia Film heavily criticized the film, as they felt that there was no chemistry between its lead stars and that the film's comedy was outdated.[6]

References
  1. Stender, Joseph. "Pa. Man Has Script Transformed Into Movie". NBC. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  2. Frederick, Brittany. "Jennifer Finnigan And Jonathan Silverman Make Co-Directorial Debut With 'A Bet's A Bet'". StarPulse. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  3. Solis, Jorge. "Jennifer Finnigan, Jonathan Silverman Talk 'A Bet's A Bet,' Directing Mena Suvari, Geoff Stults! [MStars News Exclusive]". Mstarz. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  4. Block, Alex Ben. "'Opposite Sex' to Mark First Release Under New Cinedigm-VMI Deal". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  5. Coleman, Jason. "DVD Review: 'A Bet's A Bet'". StarPulse. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  6. ""Poskromić playboya" [recenzja]: Jedz, śpij i kochaj (się)". Interia Film. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
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