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- 1 2 "It's not clear if Jack fell down, but he did jilt Jill, in the movie: Opens tonight at Varsity". National Post , March 5, 1999.
- ↑ "Jack and Jill breaks its crown with an array of pathetic figures: Canadian film adds to the trash heap of conceited romantic comedies with shallow, neurotic characters that inspire more anger than sympathy". The Globe and Mail , March 5, 1999.
- ↑ "Perspective on Canadian films". Toronto Star , July 29, 1998.
- ↑ "Genie Awards: Rookie actress thrilled with nod". Prince George Citizen , January 28, 2000.
