Wishful Thinking

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Wishful Thinking

R

1996

1h 29m

Romance

Comedy

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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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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Aug 11, 2005

2/5

Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

May 10, 2005

2/4

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

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Michelle Alexandria

Eclipse Magazine

Nov 20, 2003

2/5

Darrin Keene

Film Threat

Feb 4, 2003

2/5

Elspeth Haughton

Apollo Guide

Jan 1, 2000

52/100

Dustin Putman

TheFilmFile.com

Jan 1, 2000

2/4

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

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jul 23, 2025

Funny in 1 hour and 29 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ashley h

@ashleyhobgood87 May 29, 2013

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.

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Nov 5, 2010

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)

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Nov 5, 2010

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)

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Nov 3, 2010

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

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Oct 26, 2010

A very, very, very boring love triangle.

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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).

Director: Adam Park
Producer: Stuart Burkin
Screenwriter: Adam Park
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2016
Runtime: 1h 29m

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