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Wishful Thinking
This erotic film is a modern take on the Aladdin's Lamp fairy tale. An antiques dealer, Jon Dough, finds an old lamp and while polishing it, out pops the genie, played by the lovely Heather Hart. His wish is to find his Miss Right and, no surprise here, he gets to have sex with beautiful women in this quest. Heather is more than a genie granting wishes and at the end we see that she also has her own agenda.
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Plot Summary
A lonely, aging advertising executive creates an imaginary girlfriend to cope with his loneliness. His life takes a turn when he meets a woman who seems to be the real-life embodiment of his fantasy. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the blurred lines between reality and imagination.
Critical Reception
Wishful Thinking received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics. While some appreciated the premise and the performances of its lead actors, many found the execution to be flawed and the storyline predictable. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the romantic comedy elements and others finding it to be a disappointing effort.
What Reviewers Say
The film's concept is intriguing but ultimately underdeveloped.
Dudley Moore's performance is a highlight, but it's not enough to save the movie.
The plot relies too heavily on predictable romantic comedy tropes.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect disappointment with the film's execution and pacing. Some viewers found the story to be too unrealistic, while others felt it lacked emotional depth.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'Chloe's Choice' before being changed to 'Wishful Thinking'.
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