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The Wrong Mr. Johnson
To raise cash to spring thuggish b.f. Vaclav from prison, timid 20-something Veronika agrees to cover for prostie pal Lucy but picks up the wrong guy good-natured jazz drummer Jim Johnson at the airport. As they struggle with language issues and growing attraction, the “other” Jim Johnson, an overbearing sex tourist, makes whoopee with groupie Sonya and call girl Apollonia. Couples and newly sprung Vaclav eventually square off in the jazz club.
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Plot Summary
A successful and wealthy man, Robert Johnson, wakes up with amnesia and no memory of his past. As he tries to piece together his life, he begins to suspect that he may not be who he thinks he is, and that his life might be in danger. He uncovers a dark secret about his identity and finds himself caught in a dangerous web of deceit.
Critical Reception
The Wrong Mr. Johnson received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics. While some appreciated the thriller elements and the central mystery, many found the plot convoluted and predictable. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some enjoying the suspenseful nature of the film and others criticizing its execution and lack of originality.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a suspenseful mystery but is hampered by a predictable plot.
Performances are serviceable, but cannot elevate the weak script.
Lacks originality and fails to deliver a truly compelling thriller experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but available comments suggest a lukewarm reception, with viewers finding the movie to be a passable made-for-TV thriller that doesn't leave a lasting impression.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended as a television movie and aired on the Lifetime channel, which often features thrillers with similar themes of mistaken identity and suspense.
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