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Mr. Fix It
Lance Valenteen makes a living as "Mr. Fix It," a man who gets hired by men that have just recently been dumped by their girlfriend. Lance dates the guys' ex-girlfriend and becomes the worst date possible, sending the girl back into her ex-boyfriends arms. But when Lance gets hired by Bill Smith to get Sophia Fiori back, Lance, for the first time, starts falling for one of his marks.
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Plot Summary
Lance is a struggling writer who invents a persona to impress a woman, claiming he's a successful novelist. To maintain the facade, he hires actors to portray his fictional associates and even stages a fake book tour. However, his elaborate deception begins to unravel when the woman he's trying to impress insists on meeting his supposed "associates" and demands to see his manuscript.
Critical Reception
Mr. Fix It was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was widely panned for its unoriginal plot, weak humor, and predictable storyline, failing to connect with viewers or gain any significant traction.
What Reviewers Say
Relies on a tired and predictable premise.
Humor falls flat, lacking wit or originality.
Performances are uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Google users found the film to be unoriginal and unfunny, with many criticizing the plot's lack of logic and the overall execution. The humor was frequently cited as a major disappointment.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for actor Ashton Kutcher, who was later replaced by Nick Moran.
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