Wrong Numbers

*I watched Duane Edwards' film Wrong Numbers via the Indie Rights YouTube channel for free (with ads).

The dialogue between Emma and Jack is smart, captivating, witty, and makes you think, but also leaves you feeling as if you've been in the same situation yourself. (brilliant filmmaking)

Wrong Numbers showcases the real impact of casual encounters on individuals' lives and how we allow them to consume not only our hearts but also our entire way of life.

Thankfully, I've never been in this situation before, so it was an exciting "fly on the wall" type of watch; however, I know many people who have encountered this, and believe me, it typically does not end well, and Duane paints that picture perfectly!

Wrong numbers is an independent drama by filmmaker Duane Edwards making his directorial feature film debut.

Set in Chicago The film is broken into two halves

The first half after a bad blind date in a restaurant perfect strangers Emma (Emily Hall) and Jack (David Kelsey) strike up a conversation and briefly share a connection.

The second half is set ten months later where Emma coincidentally runs into Jack at the cafe she works at.

However it becomes very clear their second meeting is no coincidence, and Jack has made some very drastic changes to his life since they last spoke.

Viewers looking for a fast paced film with action and neat resolutions in the end will be sorely disappointed but for the rest of us the nuances of the story was definitely worth investing my time and energy into.

The dialogue was very good and the characters felt relatable- I've met a lot of people like Jack and Emma well meaning individuals trying to navigate this messy world and being stuck in relationships routines and situations they don't want to be in but just can't break away from.

Overall Wrong Numbers was a very put together film about longing unrequited love and reflecting on the chances you didn't take and where it couldve lead.

I look forward to seeing what director Duane Edwards does next.

If I watch B-grade movies, it's usually as a precursor to falling asleep and it generally works. This one was no exception, probably because it was (IMO) boring as.

The story focuses on two people who meet by chance; there is a twenty-year gap between the young, single woman and an older man and we observe their main interaction over twenty-four hours, with a brief encounter several months later. This kind of scenario (one on one) requires strong characters, an interesting story-line and engagement by the viewer. Unfortunately, it's a mediocre tale about stereotypes: she is finding herself, desperately wants a boyfriend/husband and latches on to the sympathetic, happily-married family man, with predictable results.

While the male lead appears sympathetic and believable in his role, the woman is irritating in her know-all manner and smart-a responses. However, it is no surprise that he gives in to the once-off opportunity, despite the remorse afterwards (the old cliché of "she made me feel alive" comes to mind). These are not exciting characters and their short-lived relationship is dragged out over the duration of the movie, with nothing to relieve the tedium.

Because the characters are dull, we don't really care about the predictable ending (although it's meant to be a twist on the familiar theme) and where they go from there. We're just glad it's over.

I just watched the movie WRONG NUMBERS.

The movie has a lot of strong scenes that are deep and takes a look at what can go wrong from a one night stand.

The movie is directed by Duane Edwards and stars Emily Hall & David Kelsey.

This is a very realistic journey of a woman with believable characters that are incredibly genuine to watch on screen.

The storyline pulls you in many directions as you're watching this movie.

The movie has lots of real life circumstances. This is a natural ride through life portrayed on screen. It was also shot in a very cool way with many scenes that make you think and reflect. I thought all the lead actors all had great onscreen chemistry- they were great together. The sets and scenes are great. Check this movie out! You'll remember it!

I absolutely loved Wrong Numbers! From the first few minutes, it had this casual, easygoing energy that instantly hooked me. The chemistry between the leads was so natural, and their conversations felt like something straight out of real life. The humor was perfectly timed - not over the top, just genuine and relatable. I loved how the story flowed without ever feeling rushed or forced. It's such a reminder that sometimes the wrong call or wrong turn can lead you exactly where you need to be. By the end, I was smiling like an idiot. Such a fun, heartwarming movie to watch! I would highly recommend it.