Is “The Trouble with Jessica” Worth Watching?

Is “The Trouble with Jessica” a Total Mess? Here’s What We Found!

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The Trouble with Jessica is a dark satire about the superficiality of London's elite.

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The story kicks off with Jessica’s suicide at a dinner party, leading to chaotic cover-up attempts.

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It highlights how characters value social status over morality, despite their liberal ideals.

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Critics are divided, praising the cast but critiquing the film’s farcical nature.

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The film offers sharp commentary on upper-middle-class hypocrisy but misses its full satirical potential.

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