Misdirected
Misdirected

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Misdirected

2004
Movie
90 min
English

What would you do if you woke up in a motel room with a gun in your hand, a corpse on the bed, and no memory of what happened the night before?

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users47%
Director: Adam ShankmanGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

When a perpetually unlucky woman finds her soulmate, she realizes he's engaged to her best friend. Desperate to win him over, she concocts an elaborate plan to sabotage the wedding. However, her schemes begin to unravel, leading to a series of comedic mishaps.

Critical Reception

Misdirected received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the humor forced. While some appreciated the efforts of the lead actors, the film was generally considered a misfire in the romantic comedy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic plot and a lack of genuine charm.

  • Winona Ryder and Jay Mohr do their best, but the material doesn't give them much to work with.

  • The humor often falls flat, relying on tired tropes and predictable scenarios.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed-to-negative reception, with many finding the movie's premise unoriginal and its execution disappointing. Some viewers found it mildly entertaining for a light watch, but the majority felt it was forgettable and lacked the comedic punch it aimed for.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to star Reese Witherspoon and was titled 'The Wedding Dress' before being redeveloped and retitled 'Misdirected'.

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