Mr. Wrong (1996)

Am I Missing Something?

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

Let me start by saying that the only reason I gave this movie a 2 was because Ellen is awesome.But really the movie itself deserves a 1, if not a 0. Let me address the defense that this is a "black comedy": Definition of black comedy: "Black comedy or dark comedy is a sub-genre of comedy and satire in which topics and events that are usually regarded as taboo, are treated in an unusually humorous or satirical manner while retaining their seriousness. The intent of black comedy, therefore, is often for the audience to experience both laughter and discomfort, sometimes even simultaneously."I did not at any point experience laughter during this movie, except while laughing at how terrible it is. Perhaps one could argue that the topic of stalking is the element of black comedy here, but in no way does this movie, with its "madcap" soundtrack and completely horrible script, "retain its seriousness."If you want a black comedy, then go watch "Death to Smoochy," or even better, Todd Solondz's brilliant "Happiness." Don't watch this dreck.Also, the scene where she is supposedly high on LSD (oft-named by this movie's necessarily idiotic supporters as one of it's funniest) is only funny because the filmmakers so clearly have no idea what it is like to be on hallucinogens.If you absolutely must watch this, get drunk during it so that at the end, it seems funny rather than infuriating that you just wasted two hours of your life.

What we got here is a wasted but talented cast not being able to over-come a script which was not ready for being filmed. The script is so bad that it even makes the directing and continuity make no sense. Ellen herself is a great talent. I am glad she got married recently as she deserves happiness as much as anyone, and even though her idea of marriage does not match everyones, she is as sincere in it as anyone else is in their beliefs. Along with that, my wife doesn't have to worry if I should ever meet her as with both of us married & sincere, safety is assured.It has turned out the historic irony of this films title reflects the entertainment value of the film. It is the right cast, with the wrong script and the wrong filmmakers. That Ellen has not been slowed down by this shows how much talent she has. I am not sure my talent would survive anything near this. If I were ever on her hit daytime show, I'd congratulate her on that. Being a shy person, I'd be afraid to tell her how attractive I find her, because she is attractive and intelligent, more so than most people. Those qualities are almost totally hidden by this script.

"Mr. Wrong" had to be written as a "black comedy", but unfortunately misses the mark by a wide margin. The main problem is that the film is not outrageous enough. Bill Pullman's character resorts to becoming a mean stalker after his rejection by Ellen DeGeneris. At this point the movie turns into nothing more than a glorified cartoon. In order for dark comedy to succeed, it can be outrageous, but not mean spirited. Killing perverts to finance their dream restaurant worked wonders in "Eating Raoul". Here, simply destroying someone's life, for one's own pleasure, is totally off-putting, and not funny. A big disappointment, and definitely not "black comedy". - MERK

The sexual chemistry between Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Pullman radiates from the screen in a scorching erotic comedy! Terrific performances and dead-on casting combine with a brilliantly witty and profound script. Bill Pullman's Adonis-like face and physique are a revelation, and DeGeneres shows an voluptuous and sensual eroticism that burns up the screen. Distinguished actors Joan Cusack and Joan Plowright also give powerfully comedic supporting performances, but it is DeGeneres and Pullman's hypnotic performances that compel the viewer's gaze. This tasteful but carnal comedy was unjustly overlooked in the theaters; home viewers can now remedy their oversight by savoring the sensual delights of two accomplished thespians reveling in a passionate and insatiable animal attraction!