“The Wrong Girls” is released as a stoner comedy starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat as best friends who get tangled in trouble after coming into possession of an experimental drug. Several outlets describe the film as absurdist and playful, with the drug giving the characters special powers, including telepathy.
The reviews generally agree on the central premise and tone: Dylan Meyer writes and directs, and the movie blends “dazed” stoner-movie energy with surreal, comedic set pieces. The Los Angeles Times and Variety emphasize the film’s entertainment value and chemistry between the leads, while The New York Times and The Hollywood Reporter also focus on how the hallucinogen and lab-engineered drug drive the plot.
However, the outlets differ in how strongly they assess the film’s execution. Some reviewers call it “sweetly stupid,” enjoyable, or a good time, while The Guardian says the jokes and stereotypes do not fully land and describes parts of the comedy as forgettable. Coverage also notes the film’s theatrical rollout by Neon.
