5.2 | / 10 |
Users | 0.5 | |
Reviewer | 2.0 | |
Overall | 2.0 |
Martha is a single woman working at a television talk show. When her younger sister gets married, everyone's wondering when Martha is going to meet Mr. Right and tie the knot. When by chance, Martha meets a handsome stranger named Whitman, the two fall madly in love with each other. But soon Martha discovers little quirks in Whitman... little quirks that become horrifying nightmares. But by the time Martha realizes that she must break up with him, it'll take more than subtle hints to make him go away -- she'll have to get into the most outrageous predicaments to rid herself of Mr. Wrong.
Starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Bill Pullman, Joan Cusack, Dean Stockwell, Joan PlowrightComedy | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A, B (C untested)
Movie | 1.5 | |
Video | 3.0 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 0.0 | |
Overall | 2.0 |
Life is a synchronicity of chance.
The lame Action movie with the washed-up lead and the bland Romantic Comedy with the recycled plot might represent the two most unoriginal and
overexposed genres in modern film. The latter in particular aims only to pull in the same audience time and again, often with the same faces on the
poster, to sell a similar bill of goods to audiences who have seen it all before but who, for whatever reason, continue to support a genre that's largely
run dry
of fresh ideas. Mr. Wrong attempts to breathe some new life into a style that's on life support, but fails to revive the RomCom. Instead, the
movie's somewhat novel idea -- he's crazy, she can't escape him -- is met with a poor script, uninspired acting, zero rhythm, and almost no genuine
humor. It's a disaster of a movie that makes even the most generic films of its kind appear impressive in comparison.
Happily never after.
Most viewers should find Mr. Wrong's Blu-ray transfer to be adequate. Though visually underwhelming, the image is generally technically proficient. Detail suffices, usually revealing fair skin and clothing textures. However, there are no eye-catching natural textures, just the basics. The image occasionally appears a bit soft and pasty and bland. Light grain is retained, but the image never makes for a striking film-like transfer. Colors satisfy, appearing nicely balanced and only a touch dull and uneven. Bright red flowers, yellow ribbons, and natural greenery all appear true to life. Blacks never waver too far from accurate, only looking a little too dark or washed out in a couple of shots, though darker backgrounds are often slathered in noise. Flesh tones, likewise, rarely stray from a natural tint. A few edge halos are evident, but the transfer is largely free of wear and tear, banding, or other unwanted visual nasties. All in all, this is a solid image that's quite good considering Mill Creek's history and asking price.
Mr. Wrong's DTS-HD MA 2.0 lossless soundtrack supports the movie's limited sonic activity nicely. Music adequately spreads across the front, playing with surprisingly good clarity and accuracy through the entire range. Whether prominent score, such as that heard at the "sacrifice" scene late in the movie, or the light background music at a wedding heard at the beginning, the track handles all musical elements with precision. Light background elements, such as applause heard on the set of the morning show, makes for a sufficient recreation of the place and moment. A few sound effects come across as slightly muffled, such as the ruffling of sheets during Whitman and Martha's first romantic interlude, but most general effects play adequately and crisply. Dialogue is focused up the middle and always clear, never lost under any surrounding musical elements or sound effects. This is a solid presentation that serves this particular movie well.
This Blu-ray release of Mr. Wrong contains no special features, not even the film's trailer.
Mr. Wrong is an unfunny, badly-paced, and poorly-conceived Comedy that's a little different from the RomCom norm but that nevertheless falters at every turn. The cast is good but the performances are flat, though largely a product of a script that comes up short with every new moment, each new twist, every windy turn. Even Romantic Comedy veterans might find this loser to be one of the lesser movies of its kind around. Mill Creek's Blu-ray release of Mr. Wrong features no supplements, but the video and audio presentations satisfy. For the low asking price and considering the quality of the video and audio presentations, fans should at least consider a purchase.
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