Film Review – The Right One

I don’t envy studio marketing departments, who are often tasked with selling difficult films to the general public, forced try anything to attract an audience. “The Right One” is a classic example of marketing misdirection, as the poster art promises a romantic comedy about a woman trying to deal with a man of many personalities, offering a beaming smile while her love interest is depicted in many stages of comical dress up. Fun? Well, the feature is actually about a journey of immense grief, examining coping mechanisms for a traumatized guy who can’t express his pain, dealing with his issues through denial. “The Right One” is a mess from writer/director Ken Mok, who probably had a cohesive idea at one point in the creative journey, losing his nerve with a pitch-black drama that’s suddenly trying to be sweet and silly at the worst moments. For those sitting down with the movie in hopes of enjoying the escapism promised on the poster, please adjust your expectations. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com