Unreliable Miss: Fresh Style Wins Praise

On August 10th, the first English microfilm “Ms. Not So Right” produced by New Century Film and Television premiered on the Clean World platform on the evening of the Qixi Festival in China. Its fresh and humorous style has been praised by viewers as a breath of fresh air.

The story follows Shawn, who grew up in a single-parent family and dreams of finding his true soulmate, but finds himself in a series of unexpected and comical situations. The film brought a refreshing and humorous touch of romance to audiences on the Qixi Festival.

The stellar performances of the film’s cast of newcomers have garnered much attention. Viewers have commented, “The male lead’s charisma is outstanding,” “I really like the British beauty, the acting is on point,” “The English short film is fantastic, the actors did a great job, but it ended too soon.”

Lead actor Scott Xu shared, “My artistic journey began with dancing, which allowed me to express myself through movement for over five years. As time passed, I started exploring other art forms, including film and television acting. Participating in the filming of some movies has led me to explore this new artistic domain, which is a unique and powerful way to express emotions and tell stories. Being part of this film made me realize there is still much for me to learn. The process of shaping a character has made me reflect on how to portray interactions and emotions between people through subtle changes.”

Through this film, he aims to convey to the audience, “In today’s society, it is not only about finding one’s significant other, but also about the difficulty of finding genuinely good people in real life as depicted in the movie. I hope the audience can reflect on these challenges and be inspired to become a better person in their interactions with others.”

Another key actor, Grace Mo, who has been studying violin and music since childhood and frequently participated in musical theater performances during school, has had an early interest in acting. She shared, “I believe acting is an effective medium to evoke emotions. While learning music has been helpful, emotional expression in instrumental music can be more subtle, whereas acting is more direct and outward. However, I have a strong foundation in elements like rhythm and dynamics in acting. In portraying the materialistic character Chloe in the film, I tried to think from the character’s perspective and genuinely feel the character’s emotions as they are based on real-life experiences.”

Inspired by the film, Grace believes it will have a positive impact on young people’s perspectives on love. She said, “When looking for a life partner, everyone has different ideal standards. But do not forget that a person’s character is the most important because it is whom you choose to spend your life with.”

Lin Sirui, who portrayed Brooke in the film, expressed how the filming process has been beneficial and moving for her. She said, “The character I played reflects a certain segment of society where the pursuit of material possessions is prevalent, not uncommon in marriages and interpersonal relationships. The film conveys a simple lesson, that is to be kind. Kindness is not only what the male protagonist in the story seeks but also something that society needs.”

Many viewers have also derived similar insights from the film, praising its refreshing and humorous style that also reflects reality. One viewer commented, “Such an interesting short film, unreliable girls are abundant in reality, while the third girl is indeed a rare breed in today’s society, hoping to see more of such girls.” Another viewer said, “Well thought out, excellent performances, short yet profound, another great work of microfilm in the new century, thank you! Looking forward to more great works that touch people’s kindness and enlighten their souls.”

As the film continues to gain popularity, you can watch it by clicking on the link provided.