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Mr. Wrong

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Mr. Wrong (1996)

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Reviews Counted:27

Fresh:1

Rotten:26

Average Rating:3.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Like most single women, Martha Alston is looking for her soulmate. She thinks she finds him in Whitman Crawford, a handsome, charming man who -- at first -- appears to be Mr. Right. But before you... Like most single women, Martha Alston is looking for her soulmate. She thinks she finds him in Whitman Crawford, a handsome, charming man who -- at first -- appears to be Mr. Right. But before you can say "Fatal Attraction," Whit begins exhibiting very disturbing behavior, such as shoplifting for the fun of it, and deliberately breaking his finger to prove his love for Martha. Naturally Martha backs off, but unfortunately, Whit is now obsessively in love with her. As a result, he becomes a perpetual presence in her life, with his bizarre antics causing her constant chaos and embarrassment. How far will Martha go to rid herself of Mr. Wrong? And how far will Whit go to prove he's the man of her dreams? [More]

Starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Bill Pullman, Joan Cusack, Dean Stockwell

Starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Bill Pullman, Joan Cusack, Dean Stockwell, Joan Plowright, John Livingston, Robert Goulet, Ellen Cleghorne

Director: Nick Castle

Director: Nick Castle
Producer: Marty Katz

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Jun 4, 2002

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  • Mr. Wrong
  • Here's the outrageous and hilarious comedy that matches one of America's hottest comics -- Ellen DeGeneres -- with handsome comedy favorite Bill Pullman (WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING). Together, they deliver a riotously funny look at the agonizing dating games of the '90s! He seems like Martha's perfect dream date ... until he unexpectedly turns her hopeful search for Mr. Right into the nightmare of winding up with Mr. Wrong! With a first-rate cast and a hot hit soundtrack adding to the fun, critics and audiences nationwide couldn't stop laughing along with this sidesplitting comedy hit!
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    Reviews for Mr. Wrong

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    A tiresome, awkwardly directed farce that squanders the talents of its appealing stars.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    07/21/09
    TV Guide's Movie Guide

    The hip, smart yarn has a bite not seen in American movies since The War of the Roses.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    06/26/08
    Leonard Klady
    Leonard Klady
    Variety
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    No review available.

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    10/10/05
    Chuck O'Leary
    Chuck O'Leary
    Fantastica Daily

    Charming and funny Ellen DeGeneres made her big-screen leap--make that 'dive'--in this most uncharming and unfunny black comedy.

    Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | comment Comment
    09/10/05
    Michael Dequina
    Michael Dequina
    TheMovieReport.com

    No review available.

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    08/08/05
    Emanuel Levy
    Emanuel Levy
    EmanuelLevy.Com

    So-so, forgettable De Generes-Pullman vehicle.

    comment Comment
    05/28/05
    Steve Crum
    Steve Crum
    Kansas City Kansan

    Likeable performers mired in a laugh-free comedy zone.

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    04/03/05
    Scott Weinberg
    Scott Weinberg
    eFilmCritic.com

    Fascinating in retrospect as a lesbian's take on dating men.

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    06/15/04
    Martin Scribbs
    Martin Scribbs
    Low IQ Canadian

    No review available.

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    12/30/03
    Rebecca Murray
    Rebecca Murray
    About.com

    Fitting title.

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    11/05/03
    Dragan Antulov
    Dragan Antulov
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    No review available.

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    04/10/03
    Jeffrey Westhoff
    Jeffrey Westhoff
    Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

    No review available.

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    12/07/02
    Karina Montgomery
    Karina Montgomery
    Cinerina

    Wrong, all wrong, Ellen in Romantic Leads -- Not!

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    11/14/02
    Michael Szymanski
    Michael Szymanski
    Zap2it.com

    No review available.

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    10/11/02
    Christopher Smith
    Christopher Smith
    Bangor Daily News (Maine)

    Had potential, but don't a lot of clunkers

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    09/17/02
    Clint Morris
    Clint Morris
    Moviehole

    No review available.

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    07/30/02
    Philip Martin
    Philip Martin
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    A dreadful movie.

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    06/18/02
    Mick LaSalle
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    San Francisco Chronicle
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    Pullman, often cast as The Nice Guy, has fun playing the heel, but due to the writing we don't get to share in the fun very much.

    Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
    06/05/02
    Christine James
    Christine James
    Boxoffice Magazine

    Bill Pullman is always a pleasure, but not even his fantastically dry wit can salvage this slow-motion train wreck.

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    04/09/02
    Christopher Null
    Christopher Null
    Filmcritic.com

    There are places where even Matheson and Castle seem ill-at-ease with their own premise, as if they are trying to make both a dark satire and a bright, light comedy. The result is like oil and water.

    Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
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    Chris Hicks
    Chris Hicks
    Deseret News, Salt Lake City
     
     
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