Meu Ex-Noivo Psicopata

This was the usual LMN thriller movie which is fun to watch. My comments:

1. Jason-Shane Scott portrays the psycho fiance very well.

2. Abby's love interest was a nice guy but looked rather scrawny - Richard was a better pick.

3. Nice to see 1980's heartthrob Michael Pare still working (he's my age).

4. I like Vivica with longer hair, yet she added the usual touch of class to the movie.

5. It should have been called "Psycho Fiance", but then we wouldn't have Vivica.

As long as you don't expect a big-budget blockbuster, the Lifetime / LMN movies are a fun thing to pass the time.

I'm sorry, but this movie was just not it. Jennifer Morisson's character was weird in this and there was not nearly enough Vivica. Of course, she stole every scene she was in. But every scene with Jennifer made me cringe. The one star is for Vivica, and that's it.

It seems that was true as far as wardrobe goes, at least. They couldn't afford enough shirts for the men in the movie to wear!

Seriously, though, they also re-used shots from other movies. A scene where a guy dressed in black, wearing a hoodie, is walking up a stairway at night toward the house the main female character lives in, is used in both this and "The Wrong Real Estate Agent". It's the exact same shot, reused. In fact, all the exterior shots are of the same house in both movies. Hey, why not? The two movies were directed by the same director, and written by the same screenwriter. One actress is in both movies, too, and I don't mean just Vivica A. Fox.

So, if you haven't watched this already, but have seen other Lifetime movies, you've already seen this plot. These movies are all interchangeable. You'll see the usual gaping plot holes, and what I like to call the "Lifetime Rules". The one used here: if you temporarily injure the bad guy who has a weapon, don't take the weapon away; just run! That's always the best strategy!

In the case of these "The Wrong ..." movies, you also know what Vivica A. Fox is going to say at the end. The only fun part is waiting to see when she will say it.

5 stars might be generous for this generic TV movie. But I graded a bit on a curve, being fully aware of what to expect.

The Wrong Fiancé (TV Movie 2021)

O inquilino misterioso (2016) redone...

BASIC PLOT: Abby (Jessica Morris is determined to regain control over her life, and stop being afraid. She's been plagued by nightmares, since she called off her engagement to Richard (Jason-Shane Scott), her violent ex fiancé. He refuses to let Abby go, often showing up at inappropriate places, terrorizing her. Richard's recent intrusion, at a photo shoot, is the last straw. Abby's boss, Charlotte (Vivica A. Fox), has decided to intervene, and insists she has the cure for Abby's distress. Charlotte offers Abby a working retreat. She can leave town, stay at remote cabin, and work taking photos of secluded properties for sale. This will give her a chance to clear her head, and have a break from Richard's harassment. The plan works, Abby even meets a handsome stranger named, Logan (Justin Schwan). He's witty, and caring, the exact opposite of Richard. Abby's looking forward to her new found love affair, but at the same time, she's sure someone's been in her cabin. The Police Chief (Michael Paré) thinks Abby's fear isn't justified, but Logan is insistent something is wrong. Is he worried because he's beginning to care for Abby, or does he know something she doesn't?

WHAT WORKS: *The 30 second teaser was fantastic!

*There's lots of beautiful B-role in this movie, it adds a dynamic visual layer.

WHAT DOESN'T WORK: *THE COVER ART IS TERRIBLE! What, did y'all spend about ten minutes on that?

*Some of the camera work is distracting, too close, or too far. And since we're talking shots, at the 14min mark, there's a shot of the back of Jessica Morris's thigh, it's atrocious! Why would you do that to your leading lady?

*In the second bar scene, it looks like they're using some weird filter on Jessica Morris. If they had lighted her properly, it would have taken care of the problem, and no filter would've been needed.

*This movie would have been better if the killer was Jen (Gina Hiraizumi), Richard's new girlfriend, or Charlotte (Vivica A. Fox), Abby's boss. This would have added a bigger surprise factor, and it would have differentiated it from, O inquilino misterioso (2016)'s exact storyline (even most of the actors and the director are the same).

*Why doesn't Abby grab the gun? Why does she hide in the garage, instead of running away? She sorta redeems herself, but I'm sick of seeing plot lines where women freeze, like a deer in the headlights. Why not have Abby fight more? She could still be overpowered by Richard, as Jason-Shane Scott is a large, muscular man.

TO RECOMMEND, OR NOT TO RECOMMEND, THAT IS THE QUESTION: *O inquilino misterioso (2016) was a much better movie, even starring the same actors (for the most part) and both directed by David DeCoteau. I'd recommend O inquilino misterioso (2016), instead of this lackluster remake. It's a much better made-for-tv melodrama.

CLOSING NOTES: *This is a made-for-tv movie, please keep that in mind before you watch\rate it. TV movies have a much lower budget, and so your expectations should be adjusted.

*I have no connection to the film, or production in ANY way. I am just an honest viewer, who wishes for more straight forward reviews. Hope I helped you out.

As vanilla as vanilla comes, Jessica. No real range or depth here, just your typical cheap, basic tricks.

This director needs a lesson in tension building on a shoe string budget.

These wrong movies have become the fast food option of LMN.