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I'm not the demographic for Lifetime original movies, primarily because I'm male and you know how Lifetime movies play out.

To quote Family guy

Announcer: This Tuesday on Lifetime: Valerie Bertinelli stars in a Lifetime Original Movie. Valerie: Y'know, Doctor, you said you were going to cure my cancer, but all you did was rape me! I'm starting to think I don't have cancer at all. Doctor: Well, you're right. About the rape part. But I'm sorry, you still do have cancer. Valerie: *bursts into tears* Announcer: Valerie Bertinelli in: Men Are Terrible And Will Hurt You Because This Is Lifetime.

Every Lifetime movie is pretty damn misandric. Within moments of the movie starting and with no clues as to what the plot was I assumed rape and that is exactly what the film revolves around.

However despite all this The Wrong Car is a remarkably well made little film which though fairly predictable actually manages to entertain and build to a really quite good finale.

If you don't like Lifetime originals this is still probably not for you and as man it's very easy to be quite offended by these films but for what it is this is fairly good.

The Good:

Oddly good around round

Great finale

The Bad:

Misandric

Things I Learnt From This Movie:

One day a Lifetime movie will surprise me and it won't be about rape or an abusive partner and every guy in the movie won't be a bad guy. Alas that day is not today

Another TV movie whose title has been changed to the Wrong Car. I guess Originally the movie was called Vehicle For Revenge. Anyways it's about a woman who gets in a car she thinks is some Ride Co. To take her home and gets rufied and ends up sexually assaulted. The movie is subpar at best, but it really takes a turn to the stupid once the suspect in the case goes back and picks up women at the same spot, in the same car, and takes them to the same hotel, after already knowing he is a suspect and the police could be watching him. Really really dumb. 3/10.

With Uber and Lyft in the news all the time lately, I think the subject might be of interest to a lot of viewers. The plot is very plausible, people are finding that out, with all the incidents that have already happened. Way too much trust out there. Of course criminals are using technology now, apps, new kinds of vulnerability. As for the film I thought the casting was good. There might be some plot flaws, but remember she is driven by anger, and might be a bit reckless and not thinking straight. That said, it all works out. But yes there could have been more depth. A little freaky at the end, should make a lot of women more careful.

not complicated, expected turn of events, expected the suspects from the very beginning even before the incident happen because there is no room for other suspects actually. Some events are not logical at all. most of the school scenes were unnecessary because they start with an idea they but the scenario writer decided not to go on with any side arguments and to focus on the main story, that's why they were unnecessary . its watchable. but I really hated the guts of the main actress playing the "rebellion vigilante" I would advise that you make this your last option to watch

that's all!!

...but the writers left out the good parts!

I loved the little gang of bangers. They were pretty convincing as not so bad guys. The real bad guys very slimy enough to give themselves away. The baby? I don't understand his role here but, whatever.

This movie had so much going for it and just as it got good......yeah, that's how I felt.

Classed as a drama/thriller but plays more as a thriller. Very watchable even though it can be slow at times.The film could be predictable but is still surprising. Highlights several interesting points about crime,opportunity and their consequences. Good acting by Danielle Savre and believable story. There are some underlying warnings and good advice in the film without it been preaching.After watching the film I was not left wondering what would happen next as all ends were tied up. Good scenes and filmography.An enjoyable film for a good night viewing.

I would recommend watching this thriller.

Quality movie from very good producers. Casting was great as all the actors were believable from the lead, Danielle Savre was really good as well as the co-leads and down to the streets toughs and the evil perpetrators. I must applaud the writers for writing an intelligent police detective instead of the usual trope of an inept Barney Fife character. The writing was sharp and edgy and never relented on pace and development. The director and crew gave this movie a very professional feel. I really don't have any gripes with this movie and look forward to more entertainment from it's producers. Lifetime should only be as happy as I am with the time I invested enjoying this movie.

Beautiful blonde criminal justice student Danielle Savre (as Trudy O'Donnell) thinks she's getting into a legitimate "NetCar" (as "Uber") after partying at a nightclub. As it turns out, the driver is a fake. He drugs and rapes his victims, after arriving in a black sedan that looks like a legitimate car. Most people just hop in the vehicle and give their address. Understandably traumatized, Ms. Savre has trouble warming up to attractively muscular Jackson Davis (as Donovan), who seems like an ideal catch. She's not interested in slightly chubby Kevin Cox (as Charles), a "NetCar" driver and fellow student. After learning how long it takes to investigate rape cases, Savre decides to take matters into her own hands. She gets a job as a driver for the same company, hoping to stalk, identify and nip the rapist...

Writer-director John Stimpson's "The Wrong Car" contains a valuable lesson: make sure you know your driver is authentic...

It's also an engaging and nicely produced story. Casting is perfect, right down to sleazy motel clerk Rhet Kidd (as Roger) and concerned detective Christina Elmore (as Jackson). There are some problems accepting various plot developments, however. While strained, we're going pardon Savre for putting roommate Francia Raisa (as Gretchen) in deadly danger. It's stupid, but we all do stupid things. The last shot (of alcohol) at the nightclub, before the endeavor, is dumb multiplied. But, the characters leaving the scene of a possible rape to go have coffee - and with a police investigator, no less - is the real deal breaker. No good "Lifetime TV Movie" cop or heroine would do such a thing. If the pretty blonde heroine can skip showering for three days, she can wait a few hours to help a drugged rape victim.

**** The Wrong Car (2016//01/16) John Stimpson ~ Danielle Savre, Jackson Davis, Kevin Cox, Francia Raisa

This film has a straight story line and pursues it quickly to a neatly tied ending. It seems to have 2 agendas: To point out the lack of safety surrounding the Uber fad for both passengers & drivers; and to serve as a poetic justice platform surrounding the vulnerability of the female population. Trudi is the strong, determined victim, and if the film decides to change its name for a 3rd time, may I recommend "Wrong Chick".

I found it entertaining and provocative and the acting was actually not bad. My biggest concern are those who think this film's only purpose (or LifeTime's) it to make men look bad. If you feel like this film is pointing a finger at you, you might need to do some soul searching.

For me, the ending was a bit rushed and let a lot for the viewer to reach conclusions about. I don't like when a film does a lot of hand-holding, but I do like a bit more clarity. As someone in the legal field, I know they'll need to have the Detective's confidence to push this through court with that narrative. But that, too, would be poetic justice.

I don't think everyone will appreciate this film the way someone who's actually been in similar situations might. It's definitely not a date film.

The characters in this movie are the STUPIDEST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER SEEN, and that's me being nice. You will scream at your tv for the WHOLE movie because their actions are SO STUPID. "RECORD DUMBA**" "PEPPER SPRAY PEPPER SPRAY" "GET OUT OF THE CAR" "YOU REALLY WENT TO THE DINER WHILE YOU KNEW THIS WAS HAPPENING?" Some examples

The movie has a great plot and for a while the story line is engaging however the ending ruined the credibility of this film and I was left thinking this should have been so much better.

I can't imagine anyone would put a friend in this situation or any good friend would take such a risk. Ultimately the police would have a nightmare trying to untangle the mess our two heroins created. While you wish justice were so simple chances are this movie just proved why it is so hard to get convictions for real criminals.

If you want to kill a little time and buy into in vigilante justice then enjoy, this may be a good film for you. Personally however, I wish I would have passed on this one.

Stupid story where someones puts a girl in danger just to solve a crime.

Probably a four star movie, but I gave it five because it exceeds the expectations I would have for a Lifetime movie.

The acting was decent all around. No Oscar performances but better quality than most other made-for-tv movies.

The general premise isn't so bad, especially considering it came out in 2016. Unfortunately the movie makes up a lot of nonsense, such as Net Drivers not being informed of a customer's destination until they are in the car (the movie pretty much falls apart if this nonsense didn't exist).

More nonsense involves the ridiculous rules regarding warrants that this movie made up.

I do give this movie credit for it's ending.

I wish the baby mask had been explained.

Yes the world revolves around you miss odonell. Really far fetched and predictable. A lifetime movie on Prime. Prime is really collapsing. Tubitv is better at this point.

The ending absolutely sucked, but what did you expect?

The description sounded interesting enough for me to give this a shot. I wish I would not have done that. It's decently acted and shot. The story is just very minimal and the ending was non sensical in how it played out. Would have been much improved if about 30 minutes were cut from the runtime to get rid of all the boring and unnecessary scenes because there are a lot of them.