The Wrong Todd

I really like this kind of movie and this was easy to follow and cute.

I caught this gem at Other Worlds Austin Film Festival and it was the most charming, most enjoyable film of the fest. This movie was directed by a former editor for Family Guy and you could tell from minute one that the film had a confident, firm grasp on its humor and style. It was funny and sweet and had a wonderful energy. The film delicately balances its tone and humor. Endearing performances abound.

I don't want to delve into spoiler, it's best discovered. But the plot essentially boils down to a regular guy named Todd who comes face-to-face with himself from another dimension one morning. The other dimension Todd wants his life.

What transpires from there is gold. Terrific supporting performances. A great story that, while funny, doesn't ever feel glib about its stakes. A terrific ending.

This is really what you hope to find in an indie.

I'm shocked this film only has a 5.1. It seems to me the only thing wrong with it is its low budget which IMO you can't hold against the film, as it was clearly a labor of love.

What I watched was a clever, charming little film that entertained me from beginning to end and I cannot wait to see what the director does next.

Bottom line: The Wrong Todd is worth watching. It's not as crazy or as elaborate as I was hoping, but it was really fun and enjoyable.

I waited a little too long to review The Wrong Todd so a lot of the details are fuzzy, but it was a great experience. It's not the most elaborate parallel universe movie that you'll see, but it was fun the whole way through and I think it probably lands in the 6-7/10 range.

I do remember some of the logic being a bit hand-waived away, and some of the character's interactions being a bit stilly, but it still came together to be really fun. I just wish they'd gone a little crazier with the engineer character they introduce in the opening.

I really liked this and it was a fun idea for a film. All the acting was very good and made it believable which is so important in a film like this, otherwise it could easily have gone to pieces but it held up very well. Kudos to everyone involved - very well done.