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The Wrong Missy
2020 90 min United States of America R 16+
★5.4
Comedy, Romance
Director: Tyler Spindel
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Description
A guy meets the woman of his dreams and invites her to his company's corporate retreat, but realizes he sent the invite to the wrong person.
Starring
David Spade
Actor
Lauren Lapkus
Actor
Nick Swardson
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2021
— Worst Screen Ensemble
Razzie Awards 2021
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 2021
— Worst Actress
Key opinion
The Wrong Missy is a standard, low-stakes Netflix comedy that relies heavily on predictable rom-com tropes and slapstick humor. While opinions differ on the quality of its execution, it is widely viewed as a lightweight, formulaic film that serves as a disposable distraction.
| Screenplay | The plot follows a highly predictable trajectory, utilizing standard misunderstandings and familiar romantic comedy formulas. | |
| Acting | Lauren Lapkus delivers a standout, anarchic physical performance that frequently elevates the material. | |
| Humor | The film leans on cheap, crude gags and slapstick humor that some viewers find funny, while others dismiss as derivative and tiresome. | |
| Acting | David Spade’s character is underwritten and flat, failing to make a significant impact despite his lead role. | |
| Theme | The movie’s attempt to portray the protagonist's toxic relationship with a 'psychopathic' character as a viable romance is inconsistent and conceptually flawed. |