Illegally Yours

A shy, neurotic motel handyman named Richard tries to win the affection of Cheryl, a woman he believes is being held captive in the motel room next to his. His attempts to rescue her are hampered by his own insecurities and the arrival of her seemingly normal boyfriend, who may not be who he appears to be. Richard's misguided efforts escalate into a series of comedic and increasingly dangerous misunderstandings.

Illegally Yours was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who found its humor forced and its plot nonsensical. Audiences also largely ignored the film, contributing to its poor box office performance. It is generally considered one of Peter Bogdanovich's least successful films.

• The film suffers from a lack of coherent plot and relies on tired comedic tropes.
• Performances are generally seen as weak, with Rob Lowe's character failing to elicit sympathy.
• The humor falls flat, and the romantic elements feel unearned and unconvincing.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's humor and storyline. Many found it to be a forgettable and uninspired comedy.

Peter Bogdanovich initially cast Nastassja Kinski in the lead female role before Alexandra Paul was eventually cast.