Review of Mail Order Wife (2005) by Zachary L — 18 Aug 2008
An interesting idea and concept, that actually makes you cringe at first until you discover the "hook." Spoilers... this is a mockumentary not a documentary as it definitely seems like at first.
For that I give the film makers credit, because Adrian's character just gets more twisted as you learn of Lichi's plight until Andrew comes and "saves" her. From here on out you can understand the mockumentary aspect of it as Andrew gets drawn into the same circumstances with Lichi being almost a domestic servant with an allowance and then becoming a psycho wanting a baby.
The third revenge act was a great idea with often poor execution, it it went according to the plan I think it would have played out better. Jose Canseco makes an appearance as a guest star which totally made me WTF am I watching.
Overall a weird look into the Mail Order Bride industry and the results of not really knowing the person, and the objectification of women.
This review of Mail Order Wife (2005) was written by Zachary L on 18 Aug 2008.
Mail Order Wife has generally received mixed reviews.
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