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The Wrong Missy

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Disaster strikes when a man invites his dream girl to an island resort -- but a previous blind date shows up instead.

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Critics Consensus

Lauren Lapkus lifts The Wrong Missy above abject failure, but this lazy comedy will be the wrong option for all but the most Happy Madison-starved viewers.

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Richard Brody The New Yorker 07/27/2020
With her idiosyncratic and energetic performance, Lauren Lapkus deserves more nuanced writing and direction than she gets in this cleverly conceived but scattershot romantic comedy. Go to Full Review
Amy Nicholson New York Times 05/21/2020
D
Lapkus embarrasses herself with confidence. Her full-throttle verve transcends the script like a water skier leaping over a Great White. Go to Full Review
Ignatiy Vishnevetsky AV Club 05/18/2020
D+
One can't shake the impression that Spade has been handed his unwanted leftovers. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/21/2022
1/5
Manual labor, oral surgery, or even an insurance lecture would be a more entertaining way to spend your time. Go to Full Review
Alex Bentley CultureMap 02/11/2021
Fans of Adam Sandler films will find plenty to enjoy in The Wrong Missy, but everyone else will be left wondering why such a mediocre product could be at all appealing. Go to Full Review
A.S. Hamrah The Baffler 09/16/2020
The Wrong Missy is a throwaway comedy with an emasculated David Spade in a bad haircut and dye job, less than one-one-hundredth as funny as he was doing monologues on Instagram... Go to Full Review
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Blake- N @PBSAniDom May 17 The Wrong Missy is a very "mid" entry among comedy films connected to Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison-style productions. It carries that familiar chaotic, over-the-top energy, but it doesn’t fully come together in a consistent or memorable way. The humor is very hit-or-miss throughout. There are a few genuinely funny and absurd moments that work well, but quite a bit of it leans too heavily on cringe comedy and predictable setups. The cast puts in effort, but the material is uneven, which affects the overall impact. Overall, it’s an easy, turn-your-brain-off kind of watch if you’re in the mood for silly comedy, but it doesn’t leave much of a lasting impression. It sits right in the middle—neither terrible nor particularly good. I rate it a 5/10. See more Freddy B @RT44204845 May 9 Probably the most highly underrated comedy I’ve ever watched.. alongside Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox story. I’ve seen this movie several times and each time it still makes me laugh out loud.. literally. Which is something I can’t say with most other comedies. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Apr 11 The Wrong Missy is a comedy that tries far too hard to be outrageous and ends up being more exhausting than funny. David Spade does a decent job playing his usual straight-man role, but even his performance cannot save a film that feels this forced and uneven. The screenplay is rough and lacks focus, throwing constant over-the-top moments at the audience without building any real comedic rhythm or story to stay invested in. Lauren Lapkus fully commits to the chaos, but her performance is dialed up so high that it becomes overwhelming rather than entertaining. Instead of adding to the humor, it often feels like too much, making the film hard to sit through at times. Overall, The Wrong Missy is a loud, ridiculous comedy that misses the mark, relying on forced humor and exaggerated performances instead of genuine laughs or engaging storytelling. See more andrew M @RT62242366 Mar 19 If you liked Step Brothers, you'll love this♥️ See more Evie L @LaVidaLemur Mar 14 Cringey, over the top and completely obnoxious with some sexual assault thrown in and played for laughs. See more Benjamin F. @Benny333 Mar 13 Funny. Great ending. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Disaster strikes when a man invites his dream girl to an island resort -- but a previous blind date shows up instead.
Director
Tyler Spindel
Producer
Allen Covert, Kevin Grady, Adam Sandler
Screenwriter
Chris Pappas
Production Co
Happy Madison Productions, Netflix, QC Entertainment
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 19, 2020
Runtime
1h 29m