Making Mr. Right [Blu-ray]

Director: Susan Seidelman Susan Seidelman

Overview

This sci-fi comedy from Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) director Susan Seidelman stars John Malkovich along with several other actors from his Steppenwolf Theatre troupe in Chicago. Malkovich stars as Dr. Jeff Peters, a scientist for the Chemtech Corporation who has invented an affable robotic clone of himself named Ulysses (also played by Malkovich). Unfortunately, Jeff is long on brains but short on personality or warmth, leaving his double an empty vessel, emotionally speaking. Believing that if Ulysses only had a bit more spark he could be utilized as a publicity gimmick and fundraising tool, Chemtech sends public relations executive Frankie Stone (Ann Magnuson) to train him in the ways of the heart and human interaction. What Frankie ends up with, however, is her own personal version of the perfect mate.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/07/2023
UPC:	0738329262099
Original Release:	1987
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	Kl Studio Classics
Language:	English
Time:	1:39:00
Sales rank:	26,299

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

John Malkovich	Dr. Jeff Peters/Ulysses
Ann Magnuson	Frankie Stone
Glenne Headly	Trish
Ben Masters	Steve Marcus
Laurie Metcalf	Sandy
Polly Bergen	Estelle Stone
Harsh Nayyar	Dr. Ravi Ramdas
Susan Berman	Ivy Stone
Polly Draper	Suzy Duncan
Hart Bochner	Don
Robert Trebor	Tux Salesman
Christian Clemenson	Bruce Cohn
Merwin Goldsmith	Moe Glickstein
Sid Raymond	Manny
Sidney Armus	Jeweler
John Hambrick	TV Anchorman
Susan Lichtman	Newscaster
Steve Rondinaro	Newscaster
Sherry Diamont	Receptionist
Ruthe Geier	Chemtec Receptionist
Mike Hanly	Skippy
Donna Rosae	Kitchen Maid
P.B. Floyd	Station Wagon Driver
Trip Hamiton	Photo Double
Jill Mallorie	Teenage Girl
Eve Mash	Teenage Girl
Ronnie Rosado	Hector
Roy Datz	Hector's Uncle
Frank Sangineto	Lupe Rodriguez
Stephen McFarland	Reporter
Tom Schwartz	Reporter
Ruth Mullen	Reporter
Michael Seidelman	Reporter
Ralph Gunderman	Mechanical Guard
Bob Cruz	Marcus Promo Announcer
Harry Chase	NASA Film Announcer
Ken Ceresne	Wedding Photographer
Janice Frank	Estelle's Friend
Stanley Kirk	Angry Driver
Garitt Kono	Valet Parker
Kevin Williams	Valet Parker
Clayton Ludovitch	Mall Shopper
Alan B. Minor	Himself
Guy Trusty	Himself
Jose Ramirez	Ramon Hernandez
Luisa Rodriguez	Essie Hernandez
Gerald Owens	Ulysses Photographer
Mr. Mike	Robot
Susan Anton	Actor
Ruth Bullen	Reporter
James Murtaugh	Mission Control
Chick Bernhardt	Stunt
Chaz Jankel	Composer

Technical Credits

Floyd Byars

Laurie Franks

David Loucka

Susan Seidelman	Director,Executive Producer,Producer
Dan Enright	Executive Producer,Producer
Bran Ferren	Special Effects
Jeff Moldovan	Stunts
Paul Nuckles	Stunts
Joel Tuber	Producer
Mike Wise	Producer,Producer
Billy Hopkins	Casting
Risa Bramon	Casting
Floyd Byars	Screenwriter
Laurie Franks	Screenwriter
David Loucka	Screenwriter
Peter Odabashian	Sound Editor

Editorial Reviews

Following up her hit Desperately Seeking Susan, Susan Seidelman's madcap comedy Making Mr. Right stars a young John Malkovich in a dual role as both the lovable, naïve android Ulysses and his pent-up creator, Dr. Jeff Peters. Also notable is the fine performance from Ann Magnusen as the overstyled image-maker, Frankie Stone. Both actors make the most of the story, which requires a lot of suspension of disbelief from the audience. The goofy premise of romantic love between humans and androids is further complicated by the mayhem of the mistaken identity plot. However, the coolly charming Malkovich and feisty Magnusen work well together to bring a lot of genuinely funny moments to the implausible script. Unintentionally humorous is the dated 1980s computers and machinery of the Chemtech corporation in its attempts to be futuristic. Though the script is fluffy, it remains interesting as a pre-Internet dramatization about the link between sex and technology.

All Movie Guide - Andrea LeVasseur