The Wrong Fiancé
(TV Movie 2021)
The Wrong Roommate (2016) redone...
BASIC PLOT:
Abby (
Jessica Morris is determined to regain control over her life, and stop being afraid. She's been plagued by nightmares, since she called off her engagement to Richard (
Jason-Shane Scott), her violent ex fiancé. He refuses to let Abby go, often showing up at inappropriate places, terrorizing her. Richard's recent intrusion, at a photo shoot, is the last straw. Abby's boss, Charlotte (
Vivica A. Fox), has decided to intervene, and insists she has the cure for Abby's distress. Charlotte offers Abby a working retreat. She can leave town, stay at remote cabin, and work taking photos of secluded properties for sale. This will give her a chance to clear her head, and have a break from Richard's harassment. The plan works, Abby even meets a handsome stranger named, Logan (
Justin Schwan). He's witty, and caring, the exact opposite of Richard. Abby's looking forward to her new found love affair, but at the same time, she's sure someone's been in her cabin. The Police Chief (
Michael Paré) thinks Abby's fear isn't justified, but Logan is insistent something is wrong. Is he worried because he's beginning to care for Abby, or does he know something she doesn't?
WHAT WORKS:
*The 30 second teaser was fantastic!
*There's lots of beautiful B-role in this movie, it adds a dynamic visual layer.
WHAT DOESN'T WORK:
*THE COVER ART IS TERRIBLE! What, did y'all spend about ten minutes on that?
*Some of the camera work is distracting, too close, or too far. And since we're talking shots, at the 14min mark, there's a shot of the back of
Jessica Morris's thigh, it's atrocious! Why would you do that to your leading lady?
*In the second bar scene, it looks like they're using some weird filter on
Jessica Morris. If they had lighted her properly, it would have taken care of the problem, and no filter would've been needed.
*This movie would have been better if the killer was Jen (
Gina Hiraizumi), Richard's new girlfriend, or Charlotte (
Vivica A. Fox), Abby's boss. This would have added a bigger surprise factor, and it would have differentiated it from,
The Wrong Roommate (2016)'s exact storyline (even most of the actors and the director are the same).
*Why doesn't Abby grab the gun? Why does she hide in the garage, instead of running away? She sorta redeems herself, but I'm sick of seeing plot lines where women freeze, like a deer in the headlights. Why not have Abby fight more? She could still be overpowered by Richard, as
Jason-Shane Scott is a large, muscular man.
TO RECOMMEND, OR NOT TO RECOMMEND, THAT IS THE QUESTION:
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The Wrong Roommate (2016) was a much better movie, even starring the same actors (for the most part) and both directed by
David DeCoteau. I'd recommend
The Wrong Roommate (2016), instead of this lackluster remake. It's a much better made-for-tv melodrama.
CLOSING NOTES:
*This is a made-for-tv movie, please keep that in mind before you watch\rate it. TV movies have a much lower budget, and so your expectations should be adjusted.
*I have no connection to the film, or production in ANY way. I am just an honest viewer, who wishes for more straight forward reviews. Hope I helped you out.
