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Dark Comedy 'The Trouble with Jessica' Explores Life and Death

4/24/2025

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In Matt Winn's dark comedy, *The Trouble with Jessica*, a seemingly innocent dinner party spirals into chaos when Jessica (Indira Varma) takes her own life. This film masterfully intertwines absurdity with poignant themes, delivering strong performances, yet struggles with an inconsistent tone and technical missteps. Catch it in U.S. theaters on April 25, 2025, and streaming in the UK and Ireland.

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Story summary

In Matt Winn's dark comedy, *The Trouble with Jessica*, a seemingly innocent dinner party spirals into chaos when Jessica (Indira Varma) takes her own life. This film masterfully intertwines absurdity with poignant themes, delivering strong performances, yet struggles with an inconsistent tone and technical missteps. Catch it in U.S. theaters on April 25, 2025, and streaming in the UK and Ireland.