New Molester Diary
New Molester Diary

New Molester Diary

1999Movie80 minJapanese

The sexy female pickpocket and the army of perverts are in a gorgeous finger fight! A tranquil downtown of Tokyo. A town full of humanity. The residents of Hanakisou, a dilapidated apartment building, are all perverts. One day, they got off the train and were surprised to find their wallets had been slashed. But when they caught the pickpocket, they were even more surprised. It was a cute female office worker....

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users68%
Director: Kevin SmithGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Following the events of Chasing Amy, Holden McNeil finds himself struggling with writer's block and the aftermath of his relationship. He begins a new relationship with Alyssa Jones, who is also an artist. Their relationship is tested by their individual insecurities and the complexities of their pasts. The film explores themes of love, art, and self-discovery.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances and Smith's continued development as a filmmaker, while others found the plot to be uneven and the humor to be hit or miss. Audiences were generally more receptive, appreciating the return of familiar characters and the continuation of Smith's signature dialogue.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt performances, particularly from Ben Affleck and Joey Lauren Adams.
  • Some critics found the narrative meandering and the jokes less effective than in previous Smith films.
  • Appreciated for its candid exploration of relationships and artistic struggles.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's emotional depth and the chemistry between the leads, finding it a thoughtful, if sometimes flawed, continuation of the View Askewniverse. Some viewers felt it lacked the raw comedic energy of Smith's earlier work.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's working title was 'Evil Empire', but it was changed due to copyright issues. The title 'New Molester Diary' was inspired by the title of Holden McNeil's comic book, 'Committed', which is a parody of 'El Milagro' (The Miracle) by American comic artist Peter Kuper.

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