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Wishful Thinking

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When her projectionist boyfriend, Max (James LeGros), is unwilling to commit to marriage, veterinarian Elizabeth (Jennifer Beals) questions their relationship. Max's co-worker Lena (Drew Barrymore) takes advantage of his romantic troubles and pursues him, playing on his fear that Elizabeth is having an affair with her friend Jack (Eric Thal). Depressed by Max's increasing jealousy, Elizabeth considers breaking up with him after she meets the amiable Henry (Jon Stewart).
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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/11/2005
2/5
Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com 05/10/2005
2/4
There's nothing to distinguish writer-director Adam Park's otherwise routine story or execution. Go to Full Review
Michelle Alexandria Eclipse Magazine 11/20/2003
2/5
Darrin Keene Film Threat 02/04/2003
2/5
Elspeth Haughton Apollo Guide 01/01/2000
52/100
Dustin Putman TheFilmFile.com 01/01/2000
2/4
Too often wanders into unnecessary silliness, and the ending leaves something to be desired. Go to Full Review
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Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 23 Funny in 1 hour and 29 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more ashley h @ashleyhobgood87 05/29/2013 Wishful Thinking is a disappointing film. It is about a story told from three angles. Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Beals give terrible performances. The script is badly written and confusing. Adam Park did a horrible job directing this movie. I was not impressed with this motion picture. See more 11/05/2010 I would probably give it two stars if it wasn't for Drew Barrymore & John Stewart. Off-beat. Without the suspense of learning what had happened over the film's 3 perspectives, the story itself wasn't very riveting. Not great, but not terrible. (11-5-10) See more 11/05/2010 I would probably give it two stars if it wasn't for Drew Barrymore & John Stewart. Off-beat. Without the suspense of learning what had happened over the film's 3 perspectives, the story itself wasn't very riveting. Not great, but not terrible. (11-5-10) See more 11/03/2010 Ordinary love triangle story with an attempt to spice it up by using different perspectives. It still isn't presented that well. See more 10/26/2010 A very, very, very boring love triangle. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis When her projectionist boyfriend, Max (James LeGros), is unwilling to commit to marriage, veterinarian Elizabeth (Jennifer Beals) questions their relationship. Max's co-worker Lena (Drew Barrymore) takes advantage of his romantic troubles and pursues him, playing on his fear that Elizabeth is having an affair with her friend Jack (Eric Thal). Depressed by Max's increasing jealousy, Elizabeth considers breaking up with him after she meets the amiable Henry (Jon Stewart).
Director
Adam Park
Producer
Stuart Burkin
Screenwriter
Adam Park
Rating
R
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 23, 2016
Runtime
1h 29m
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