“The Wrong Girls” is a stoner buddy comedy in which Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat play telepathic best friends whose lives are thrown into chaos after they accidentally get an experimental drug. Multiple outlets describe the film as Dylan Meyer’s writing and directing debut, mixing pot-fueled antics with unexpected “special powers” and a heightened, surreal style.
Several reviews highlight the film’s premise around a laboratory-engineered hallucinogen that creates psychic abilities. The performances by Stewart and Shawkat are widely praised, with critics describing chemistry, brightness, and moments that land well amid the mayhem. Neon is noted for backing the wide US theatrical rollout, and the movie’s offbeat setting is characterized by playful stoner décor and imaginative sequences.
That said, outlets differ in how well the jokes and broader genre approach work. Some reviewers call it sweetly silly or enjoyably light, treating the film as an effervescent or charming throwback. Others find parts of it generic or forgettable, citing stereotypes and jokes that do not fully land. Overall, sources converge on the film’s energetic, goofy spirit while disagreeing on its consistency and comedic sharpness.
