Review of eCupid

eCupid (2011)
2/10
An even gayer version of the Wizard of Oz
20 September 2016
From the brain of someone who was far too influenced by the Wizard of Oz as a child comes this disappointing schlock. Behind all the attempts at relevance (i.e. talk of "apps" and conversations over a computer screen) lies that old familiar nugget of wisdom; there's no place like home...even if that happens to be a sex-less relationship where neither side talks or seems to care what or how the other is doing. We're supposed to believe that after 7 years, this fictitious couple can't seem to see the slightest of warning signs in their relationship or careers. But no, wait-- there's even more suspension of disbelief we need to invest in, which entails a magical app that conjures up fantasy guys who do everything except what an actual fantasy would entail. I get that the "Steam Room Stories" guys wanted to try their hand at feature-length film (and how they managed to get Morgan Fairchild is beyond me...maybe she babysat one of them during her hiatus in the 90s?) But this just isn't cute, funny, witty, relevant or unique. What it IS however, is not worth watching.
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