Wishful Thinking
Wishful Thinking

Movie spotlight

Wishful Thinking

1999
Movie
91 min
English

Elizabeth, a vet assistant, falls for Max, who brings in an abused dog. His jealousy burdens their relationship as does talk of marriage. Lena wants Max and she schemes.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users72%
Director: Chris ColumbusGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Three single women living in Los Angeles navigate the complexities of modern dating and career aspirations. As they support each other through romantic entanglements and professional challenges, they learn valuable lessons about love, friendship, and self-discovery. The film follows their individual journeys as they search for happiness and fulfillment in their lives.

Critical Reception

Wishful Thinking received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of its lead actresses and its lighthearted approach to romantic comedy tropes. However, some critics found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally fell flat. Audiences generally responded positively to the film's relatable characters and optimistic tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming lead performances.

  • Some found the storyline to be formulaic.

  • Appreciated for its feel-good romantic comedy elements.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, highlighting the chemistry between the main cast and the entertaining, easy-to-watch storyline. Some viewers felt the plot could have been more original, but overall found it to be a pleasant and enjoyable romantic comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a television series before being developed into a feature film.

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