Finding Mr. Wright (2011)

Directed by: Nancy Criss | 100 minutes | drama, comedy | Actors: Matthew Montgomery, Rebekah Kochan, David Moretti, Jason Stuart, Scotch Ellis Loring, Edward Gusts, Rasool J’Han, Keye Chen, Evan Miller, Cameron Cash, Ryan Anthony

Imagine: you are young, successful, attractive, gay and you live in LA. You have a very demanding job that requires you to work day and night. You are also always there for your friends. Your last relationship dates back a year or so and you have been dry for a while. Then, through a business relationship, you meet a handsome, serious young man who appears to be very interested in you. What are you doing then?

Clark from ‘Finding Mr. Wright’ is doing nothing for the time being. His work as a talent manager takes all of his attention, especially as his biggest star, actress Eddy Malone, pulls one stupidity after another. But something still gnaws when he sees that his ex Cooper has the hots for Pearce. Fortunately, Pearce doesn’t want to hear from Cooper, but every time Clark encounters the two, he seems to be against it. What a bad luck…

‘Finding Mr. Wright’ is made according to the classic comedy-of-errors principle, but basically it is actually more drama than comedy what the viewers are presented with. Problems such as fear of commitment and emotional dependence that the protagonists have to contend with are more impressive than the funny, but somewhat bland scenes. The cast generally acts well, especially in the serious fragments Matthew Montgomery (Clark Townsend) and David Moretti (Pearce Wright) convince. Rebekah Kochan (Eddy Malone) is best known for her role as Tiffani in the ‘Eating Out’ movies (which were made for the same audience as ‘Finding Mr. Wright’), and appears to have copied Drew Barrymore’s mannerisms in this film. . Despite having to represent an unhinged and irresponsible individual, she manages to arouse sympathy in the viewer as the story progresses.

Technically, ‘Finding Mr. Wright’ somewhat disappointing. Especially the sound leaves a lot to be desired and that sometimes distracts a bit. The image quality is okay, but the images sometimes come across as a bit chilly and clinical. Fortunately, the passion with which this film was worked does come across. The beating heart of the film is formed by the actors, who bring this standard love story with a gay twist in a fun way. If you like the ‘Eating Out’ movies, you can watch ‘Finding Mr. Wright’ a chance.