7.1 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
In Cleveland, the histrionic and clumsy executive Nelson Hibbert expects to be promoted to president of the Nigel Industries since he is engaged to the owner's daughter. However, his future father-in-law Mr. Nagel chooses the executive Ken Daly for the position, and Nelson threatens him in front of the board of directors. Later he decides to pay a visit to Mr. Nagel but finds him dead with a knife in his neck. Nelson removes the knife and is covered of blood, becoming hysterical and leaving the office assuming that he is the prime suspect. However, the surveillance cameras disclose the identity of the killer, and while Nelson escapes to Metcaf believing that he is chased by the police, the killer is pursued by the police and tries to eliminate Nelson believing that he is a "super-cop" on his trail.
Starring: Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins, Jennifer Tilly, Joe Flaherty, Dan RedicanComedy | 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
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Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
After achieve fame as part of the sketch comedy group The Kids in the Hall, actor Dave Foley tries on leading man moves with “The Wrong Guy.” He’s not exactly testing his thespian skills in the 1997 effort, but Foley is permitted a frame all to himself, playing a man on the run in this Hitchcockian comedy, primarily in charge of depicting hysterics and executing straight man reactions to the weirdness and extremity the screenplay (written by Foley, Dave Higgins, and Jay Kogen) has to offer. “The Wrong Guy” is silly endeavor, and a consistent one under the guidance of director David Steinberg, who packs a surprising amount of sight gags and goofiness into the picture, while Foley remains in command of reactions, adding his special sense of humor to the mix while running all over the frame.
The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation is an adequate but aged look at "The Wrong Guy." It's not a fresh scan, but clarity is acceptable, with the brightly shot picture offering mild detail with costuming, locations, and facial particulars, while sight gags are textured enough to retain their intended impact. A mid-movie sight gag involving Tilly in a sheer nightgown remains intact. Distances are preserved. Primaries are secure, with blood reds and office blues, and greenery is vivid as the action enters the Midwest, visiting grassy hills and corn fields. Skintones are natural. Delineation is adequate. Source doesn't encounter any major points of damage.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix delivers a crisp, clear listening experience that emphasizes dialogue exchanges, making comedic intent understood. Timing is defined and hysterics balanced, never slipping into distortive extremes. Scoring is supportive, with pleasing instrumentation to isolate string- based thriller escalation. Atmospherics are engaging, and sound effects retain their broad appeal.
"The Wrong Guy" sustains nuttiness for most of the run time, with Foley a capable lead, unafraid to make a mess of himself for the betterment of the film. It's an inspired performance, and he's backed by a game cast, with Higgins scoring laughs as Detective Arlen slowly loses interest in the case, while Tilly is amusing as a kindly woman who happens to fall asleep without warning, often while driving. Steinberg isn't completely capable of stretching the premise to fill 90 minutes, resulting in a few dead spots, but imagination is found throughout, including a climax set at a mini-golf course that's decorated with national monuments, permitting a wackier version of a Hitchcock closer. "The Wrong Guy" surprises with its commitment to slapstick, with the picture a charmingly broad creation that makes the most of Foley's gifts, dusted with some Kids in the Hall-style ideas to keep the alt-comedy crowd interested.
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