Mr. Right
Mr. Right

Mr. Right

2018TV ShowEnded1 SeasonMandarin

Cheng Hao is a dentist who spends his free time helping others devise ways to get the girl of their dreams, despite the fact that he has never been in love. He meets Luo Yue who deals with jerks and heartbreakers.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes48%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users59%
Director: Pascal ChaumeilGenres: Action, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A woman tired of her bad luck in relationships impulsively shoots and kills her new boyfriend, only to discover he's a professional assassin. This leads to a dangerous and chaotic series of events as she gets entangled in his deadly profession, all while developing unexpected feelings for him. The film follows their whirlwind romance amidst hitmen, federal agents, and a whole lot of bullets.

Critical Reception

Mr. Right received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its premise amusing but ultimately failing to deliver a consistently funny or exciting experience. While the chemistry between the leads was often praised, the film was criticized for its uneven tone and predictable plot, leaving audiences and reviewers somewhat divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's quirky premise and the chemistry between Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell are its strongest assets.
  • Despite a fun concept, the movie struggles with tonal consistency and a predictable narrative.
  • Humor and action are present but not always effectively balanced, leading to a somewhat unsatisfying blend.

Google audience: Google users generally found "Mr. Right" to be an entertaining if flawed romantic comedy. Many appreciated the performances, especially from Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell, and enjoyed the quirky humor and unexpected plot twists. However, some viewers felt the film could have been funnier or more original, and a few found the violence jarring within the romantic comedy framework.

Fun Fact

Sam Rockwell, who plays the titular 'Mr. Right', is known for his distinctive dance moves in many of his roles, and he brings a similar quirky physicality to his assassin character in this film.

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