Wishful Thinking

R

1996

1 hr. 29 min.

Romance

Comedy

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6 Reviews

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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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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.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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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)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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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)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Ordinary love triangle story with an attempt to spice it up by using different perspectives. It still isn't presented that well.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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A very, very, very boring love triangle.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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jennifer and drew are great in this, unfortunately the lead male character is just not attractive enough. perhaps this makes his character susceptable to what is to come, but it also makes the movie drag as if you really dont care what happens to him. he comes across as a lost puppy through the whole film... if he had more personality and was more physically attractive, he would have a chance of carrying this film into a success. the other actors did great and their characters were more defined and interesting. i found myself drawn into the film as other perspectives were explored, in fact the people you expect to like become less likable, and the people you expect not to like become more likable, in this way the depth of the movie develops a bit more of a real dynamic. in the end, i liked it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Adam Park

Director

Drew Barrymore

Lena

Jennifer Beals

Elizabeth

James LeGros

Max

Jon Stewart

Henry

Mel Gorham

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 11, 2005

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

There's nothing to distinguish writer-director Adam Park's otherwise routine story or execution.

Rated: 2/4

May 10, 2005

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Michelle Alexandria

Eclipse Magazine

Rated: 2/5

Nov 20, 2003

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Darrin Keene

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Rated: 2/5

Feb 4, 2003

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Elspeth Haughton

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Rated: 52/100

Jan 1, 2000

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Dustin Putman

TheFilmFile.com

Too often wanders into unnecessary silliness, and the ending leaves something to be desired.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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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
Executive Producer: Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein
Screenwriter: Adam Park
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2016

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