JEAN OF THE JONESES (Stella Meghie). 82 minutes. Opens Friday (November 11). See listing. Rating: NN
With its strong women characters in relatable family dysfunction, writer/director Stella Meghies feature debut is a breezy comedy that opens with a stumble but slowly regains its footing.
Beginning with an unexpected family death and a meet-cute in an ambulance, the film looks at career anxiety and romantic hesitance. While its themes dont feel properly developed, breakout title actor Taylour Paige and her fictional family (including characters portrayed by Sherri Shepherd and Gloria Reuben) make the Joneses worth keeping up with.
