Matt Dillon plays Gus, a divorced man who works as a city electrician. The main drain on his finances is the alimony and school tuition he is paying his ex-wife. When some co-workers wish for him to be part of their plan to purchase a bowling alley, Gus realizes he can't fiscally join the group unless he is able to marry off his former wife. Hence, he begins a search for "Mr. Wonderful". Meanwhile, his ex-wife Leonora is involved with a handsome, married college professor who has no intention of getting a divorce; Gus' new girlfriend resents the time he is spending away from her. Is there a way out of this tangled mess?
While the principal actors do an effective job in their roles, the movie is agonizingly slow-paced and without much humor. The main characters are also unsympathetic and never give the viewer a chance to get caught up in their lives. There is a surprise ending but, not many viewers will stick it out to discover what it is. Recommended only for Matt Dillon fans and for those with indiscriminate movie tastes.
While the principal actors do an effective job in their roles, the movie is agonizingly slow-paced and without much humor. The main characters are also unsympathetic and never give the viewer a chance to get caught up in their lives. There is a surprise ending but, not many viewers will stick it out to discover what it is. Recommended only for Matt Dillon fans and for those with indiscriminate movie tastes.