Making Mr. Right (1987)
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46% of critics liked it
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33% of users liked it
(2,274 ratings)
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… More 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. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Directed By
- Susan Seidelman
- Genres
- Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1987 Wide
- Studio
- HBO Video
Critic Reviews
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Janet Maslin, New York Times
Adds up to somewhat less than the sum of its parts, but the parts are often delightful, particularly when Ms. Seidelman keeps them moving at a sufficiently furious pace.
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Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Screenwriters Floyd Byars and Laurie Frank's flapjack-flat characters meander through a slack plot that aims to address love between life-forms.
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
A smart, quick witted, wicked and genuinely funny movie.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
The film's fake feminist message is at its most cyncial: Real men are repulsive but androids (created by women) are sweet, sensitive, and open-minded.
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Jake Euker, F5 (Wichita, KS)
One of the more enjoyable of the indie comedies of the 80s, as much a product of its time as Woodstock was of its own.
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Cast
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Ann Magnuson
as Frankie Stone
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John Malkovich
as Dr. Jeff Peters/Ulysses
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Glenne Headly
as Trish
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Ben Masters
as Congressman Steve Marcus
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Laurie Metcalf
as Sandy
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Polly Bergen
as Estelle Stone
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Hart Bochner
as Don
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Harsh Nayyar
as Dr. Ravi Ramdas
- Susan Anton
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Sidney Armus
as Jeweler
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Susan Berman
as Ivy Stone
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Ken Ceresne
as Wedding Photographer
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Christian Clemenson
as Bruce Cohn
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Polly Draper
as Suzy Duncan
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Merwin Goldsmith
as Moe Glickstein
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John Hambrick
as TV Anchorman
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James Murtaugh
as Mission Control
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Gerald Owens
as Ulysses Photographer
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Sid Raymond
as Manny
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Donna Rosae
as Kitchen Maid
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Robert Trebor
as Tux Salesman
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D. Kevin Williams
as Valet Parker
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Chick Bernhardt
as Stunt
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Ruth Bullen
as Reporter
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Harry Chase
as NASA Film Announcer
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Bob Dela Cruz
as Marcus Promo Announcer
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Roy Datz
as Hector's Uncle
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Sherry Diamont
as Receptionist
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P.B. Floyd
as Station Wagon Driver
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Janice Frank
as Estelle's Friend
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Ruthe Geier
as Chemtec Receptionist
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Ralph Gunderman
as Mechanical Guard
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Trip Hamiton
as Photo Double
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Mike Hanly
as Skippy
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Stanley Kirk
as Angry Driver
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Garitt Kono
as Valet Parker
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Susan Lichtman
as Newscaster
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Clayton Ludovitch
as Mall Shopper
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Jill Mallorie
as Teenage Girl
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Eve Mash
as Teenage Girl
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Stephen McFarland
as Reporter
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Alan B. Minor
as Himself
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Mr. Mike
as Robot
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Joe Ramirez
as Ramon Hernandez
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Luisa Rodruguez
as Essie Hernandez
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Steve Rondianro
as Newscaster
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Ronnie Rosado
as Hector
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Frank Sangineto
as Lupe Rodriguez
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Tom Schwartz
as Reporter
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Michael Seidelman
as Reporter
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Guy Trusty
as Himself
