After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.
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Nice psychological treat!
Sometimes when you're in a serious relationship you have to test the waters to make sure you're with the right person. Well ladies, if this statement is true for you make sure the guy you choose to test the waters with is not Michael Ealy.
Ealy was a hardcore psychopath in this flick, just a bag filled of cats, man. His performance remind me of Idris Elba's performance in No Good Deed. I did not think Elba's performance as a sociopath could be top, but Ealy topped it.
He started off so charming, even though I knew the purpose of the movie he was still able to pull off the concept of the perfect guy without forcing it. Then when he went off, you felt so sorry for Sanaa Lathan's character, Lena who made the god awful wrong choice in rebound guy.
The movie in itself was just OK, but I give it points for the performances of Lathan, Morris Chestnut, but especially Ealy who nailed it.
Ealy was a hardcore psychopath in this flick, just a bag filled of cats, man. His performance remind me of Idris Elba's performance in No Good Deed. I did not think Elba's performance as a sociopath could be top, but Ealy topped it.
He started off so charming, even though I knew the purpose of the movie he was still able to pull off the concept of the perfect guy without forcing it. Then when he went off, you felt so sorry for Sanaa Lathan's character, Lena who made the god awful wrong choice in rebound guy.
The movie in itself was just OK, but I give it points for the performances of Lathan, Morris Chestnut, but especially Ealy who nailed it.
Tame thriller that we've seen a 100 times before
In more recent years we have had 'THE BOY NEXT DOOR (2015)' with Jennifer Lopez 'OBSESSED (2009)' with Idris Elba and 'NO GOOD DEED (2015)' also with Idris Elba but playing against Taraji P Henson instead of Beyonce.
You know the charming stranger who's actually slightly insane kind of movie that attempts at being both thrilling and sexy.
And where as I enjoyed the aforementioned movies I can't say the same about this one.
It's not the worst of it's kind or anything but it's so unremarkable in every way, there isn't even scenes that could make it enjoyable in 'so bad it's good' kind of way either, it's just really bland.
And that's a shame because I like all the main actors in it MICHAEL EALY, SANNA LATHAN and MORRIS CHESTNUT are all accomplished actors in other films, but the problem with this movie is granted not the cast but the script.
As you can probably understand 'the perfect guy' is not all that perfect, but he's so incredibly hollowly written. The twist is so out of the blue and it doesn't make any sense with how the character has been portrayed until this point. And the reaction, everything just goes way to quick. 'I don't know who you are anymore!' cringe-alert.
But that's not to say if the transition would have been a more smoother and natural one that it would have been much better.
As far as the sexiness goes, Sanna Lathan shows more skin on the poster than she does in the movie.
So yeah, not even that can they get right.
You know the charming stranger who's actually slightly insane kind of movie that attempts at being both thrilling and sexy.
And where as I enjoyed the aforementioned movies I can't say the same about this one.
It's not the worst of it's kind or anything but it's so unremarkable in every way, there isn't even scenes that could make it enjoyable in 'so bad it's good' kind of way either, it's just really bland.
And that's a shame because I like all the main actors in it MICHAEL EALY, SANNA LATHAN and MORRIS CHESTNUT are all accomplished actors in other films, but the problem with this movie is granted not the cast but the script.
As you can probably understand 'the perfect guy' is not all that perfect, but he's so incredibly hollowly written. The twist is so out of the blue and it doesn't make any sense with how the character has been portrayed until this point. And the reaction, everything just goes way to quick. 'I don't know who you are anymore!' cringe-alert.
But that's not to say if the transition would have been a more smoother and natural one that it would have been much better.
As far as the sexiness goes, Sanna Lathan shows more skin on the poster than she does in the movie.
So yeah, not even that can they get right.
The Perfect Guy is an entertaining thriller that may not be outstanding but is certainly worth a watch
I recently watched The Perfect Guy (2015) on Tubi. The storyline follows a woman who is ready for children, but her boyfriend isn't, leading them to break up. As she reenters the dating scene, she meets what seems to be the perfect guy, only to discover he has anger issues and becomes a stalker. Can she escape his clutches before something terrible happens?
Directed by David M. Rosenthal (How it Ends), the film stars Sanaa Lathan (Alien vs. Predator), Michael Ealy (Barbershop), Morris Chestnut (The Bestman), Charles S. Dutton (A Time to Kill) and L. Scott Caldwell (The Fugitive).
The acting, storyline, and overall setup of this movie feels authentic and well-executed. While some scenes may come across as a bit overboard, Michael Ealy's portrayal, though occasionally on the overacted side, effectively establishes an intense and conniving character, at times subtly and at times overtly. While there are predictable moments, credit is due to Ealy for creating a character with depth and intensity. Lathan and Chestnut deliver solid characters too. The film also delivers some enjoyable twists and turns toward the end, along with unexpectedly ruthless scenes.
In conclusion, The Perfect Guy is an entertaining thriller that may not be outstanding but is certainly worth a watch. I would rate this a 5/10 and recommend seeing it once.
Directed by David M. Rosenthal (How it Ends), the film stars Sanaa Lathan (Alien vs. Predator), Michael Ealy (Barbershop), Morris Chestnut (The Bestman), Charles S. Dutton (A Time to Kill) and L. Scott Caldwell (The Fugitive).
The acting, storyline, and overall setup of this movie feels authentic and well-executed. While some scenes may come across as a bit overboard, Michael Ealy's portrayal, though occasionally on the overacted side, effectively establishes an intense and conniving character, at times subtly and at times overtly. While there are predictable moments, credit is due to Ealy for creating a character with depth and intensity. Lathan and Chestnut deliver solid characters too. The film also delivers some enjoyable twists and turns toward the end, along with unexpectedly ruthless scenes.
In conclusion, The Perfect Guy is an entertaining thriller that may not be outstanding but is certainly worth a watch. I would rate this a 5/10 and recommend seeing it once.
Nice, suspense thriller
I went to see this movie based on various recommendations from friends. Inam a sucker for a good thriller. The actor mix is perfect and , even though some parts are predictable, you will definitely enjoy the movie. I loved the main trio and their performances. This movie can be considered a life lesson because you don't really know who is that you are dating out there. Watch till the end,nice twists.
I liked that the characters are not typical and that some boundaries are actually pushed in this movie. I went w my bf and a friend and all three of us agreed it is a nice movie, different than all the usual ones .
I liked that the characters are not typical and that some boundaries are actually pushed in this movie. I went w my bf and a friend and all three of us agreed it is a nice movie, different than all the usual ones .
Just a brief thought on this thriller.
The perfect guy is the kind of flick your girlfriend is half way through watching when you get home and even though you know exactly what will happen scenes before they do, you sit down and watch the rest with your partner as it chugs along.
This was a flick I always said to watch when I wasn't there and I found myself enjoying it.
It's well paced, some solid supporting cast and the escalation of the antagonist doesn't feel forced.
Give it a shot.... When there's nothing else.
This was a flick I always said to watch when I wasn't there and I found myself enjoying it.
It's well paced, some solid supporting cast and the escalation of the antagonist doesn't feel forced.
Give it a shot.... When there's nothing else.
Did you know
- TriviaThe film was shot mostly at night using Sony digital cameras and anamorphic lenses. Much of the shooting used available light to create a "mysterious" look because "David wanted the film to be dark," according to the film's director of photography Peter Simonite.
- GoofsThe detective mentions getting a subpoena to search a suspect's apartment. Subpoenas are used to obtain records or compel someone to appear in court. If a dwelling is to be searched, a search warrant is the proper item to use. A seasoned detective would know the difference between the two.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Midnight Screenings: The Perfect Guy (2015)
- SoundtracksMAS QUE NADA
Written by Jorge Ben Jor (as Jorge)
Performed by Saori Yuki and Pink Martini
Courtesy of Heinz Records and Universal Japan
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- Also known as
- El tipo perfecto
- Filming locations
- Los Angeles, California, USA(Location)
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- Budget
- $12,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $57,027,435
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $25,888,154
- Sep 13, 2015
- Gross worldwide
- $60,273,173
- Runtime
- 1h 40m(100 min)
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- 2.35 : 1
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