By Warren Gordon
Junior Trash Manager
Despite the plots potential, “The Perfect Guy” only satisfies those who have an unquenchable thirst for cliche thrillers.
Directed by David Rosenthal and written by Tyger Williams, “The Perfect Guy” attempts blending a talented cast with an overused plot and a poorly written script.
After Leah (Sanaa Lathan) breaks up with her boyfriend, Dave (Morris Chestnut), she gets involved with Carter (Michael Ealy), who seems too good to be true. By the time Leah realizes Carter’s true identity, she is in too deep. No police or restraining orders can keep ‘the perfect guy’ away from Leah.
The talented and attractive cast is able to keep the audience somewhat attentive. For example, Chestnut is portrayed as a kind, caring guy who can take care of business when he needs to be. His toned body build coped with his gentle affection makes him seem like an authentic character, adding to the film’s genuinity.
In addition to Chestnut, Ealy also contributes to drawing in the audience’s attention. Ealy at first is depicted as a caring, genuine guy, but later in the film, his character develops a sneaky, scary side. Ealy’s sly actions mixed with his intimidating expressions makes him appear more terrifying, keeping the viewers on the edge of their seat.
Despite the well rounded cast, the film is ultimately a failure due to its vapid plot. Not only is it predictable, but it is overused and just recreated in a different way. The typical vulnerable girl falling for a fake guy, and then realizing she has to get away after it’s too late. This overused, dull plot causes the audience to lose interest.
Rosenthal does not give himself a good, unique plot to work with, but the script does not help make the film any better. Although the plot is unoriginal, it normally causes suspense. Coupled with the plot, Williams’ script is predictable and boring, taking the suspense and drama away from this film, adding on to the dullness of this film.
Overall, “The Perfect Guy” dissatisfies, like many other films do with this dull plot. The talented cast do what they can to try to save the film, but they could not prevail over the poorly written script and the drained plot.
“The Perfect Guy” is playing nationwide and is rated PG-13.
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