Along Came Wanda

Along Came Wanda (2021) was written and directed by Jan Miller Corran. It stars Constance Brenneman as Mary Beth Higgins and Cathy DeBuono as Wanda.

A common plot of lesbian movies is a woman who leaves her husband and looks for a new life. That's the theme of this movie. Mary Beth has been married for 20 years, and the movie begins with her leaving her husband in search of something better. The something better arrives in the form of Wanda. Wanda is a free spirit who delivers packages, and runs a soup truck out of her RV.

She and Mary Beth set out in the RV for adventure. (Well, sort of.) Along the way they see beautiful California scenery and get to meet interesting new age spiritual guides and psychics. The rest is pretty predictable.

Brenneman and DeBuono are good actors, but the whole movie ended up with the theme "Just Be." Not too much adventure there. What astounds me is that the movie has a preposterous 8.9 IMDb rating. (Citizen Kane has an 8.3.) Granted, there are fewer than 100 raters. Even so, every rater gave the movie an 8, 9, or 10. How many friends and relatives does director Miller have? My suggestion--avoid this film and seek out Walk With Me--same theme, much better movie.

We saw this film virtually from ImageOut, the excellent Rochester LGBT Film Festival. For the record, I rated it 6.

It's a fun romantic comedy that keeps you guessing until the end. Will they or won't they? I'm still smiling. It felt good to laugh out loud. Cathy DeBuono delivers best performance I've ever seen her deliver. And I'd fall in love with Mary Beth too. She is beautiful. See it. It's wonderful.

Jan Miller Corran's charming film, Along Came Wanda, although a lesbian Rom Com, would appeal to anyone who yearns to break free from their conscripted life. It was superb on so any levels - well written and terrific acting, deep in moments, funny in others, with huge heart ,and great cinematography. I loved Mary Beth's exploration of philosophical questions about life, love , the journey toward self discovery. Highly recommend!

Nice light good feelin film during a pandemic. As I watched the film I thought, "it's all about WANDA"... Thanks to the filmakers and cast for putting your hearts in this and sharing your talents. Clap Clap (while standing) ;)

I laughed more than I expected to because Cathy DeBuono is fabulous as quirky Wanda. I loved Constance Brenneman in The Toy Soldiers so was glad to see that she is a great actress all around. I fell in love with these two women just as Wanda was hoping that Mary Beth would fall in love with her. Did she? See the movie. You are in for many surprises along the way. Gorgeous ranch hand Adam Huss can come put me on a horse any time. Loved the yoga scene especially. I could go on and on. Applause to the writer and director for bringing us 90 minutes of pue fun, some tears, and a lot of love.