Say It Isn't So
Say It Isn't So

Say It Isn't So

2001Movie95 minEnglish

Boy meets girl; boy falls in love (and had wild, non-stop sex) with girl; boy loses girl... when they discover they are brother and sister! But when he learns that he's the victim of the ultimate case of mistaken identity, the lovesick young man -- whom everyone still thinks is after some taboo thrills -- must race across the country to stop her from marrying another man.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes4%
Metacritic21/100
Google Users36%
Director: James NuttallGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A naive, isolated man named Jack discovers that his kindly adopted father was actually a notorious international jewel thief. As he tries to come to terms with this revelation, he must also navigate a burgeoning romance with a woman he believes is his soulmate, unaware of her own complex family history. His journey leads him to uncover more shocking truths about his lineage and the people closest to him, forcing him to confront a bizarre and incestuous legacy.

Critical Reception

Say It Isn't So was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its offensive humor, nonsensical plot, and lack of originality. Audiences also seemed to shun the film, leading to a poor box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies on shock value and gross-out humor without any discernible wit or substance.
  • The plot is convoluted and offensive, delving into taboo subjects without any comedic payoff.
  • Despite a few attempts at dark humor, the film ultimately fails to be either funny or engaging.

Google audience: Google users largely found the film to be distasteful and unfunny, with many expressing disgust at the subject matter and a lack of comedic timing.

Fun Fact

The film's dark and taboo subject matter, particularly its exploration of incest, was highly controversial and contributed significantly to its negative critical reception.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Decent watch, might watch again, and can recommend. This is one of those movies that has more memorable scenes than the movie itself is memorable. It's full of absurdity humor and a decent mix of abuse humor. Chris Klein is great a...