StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

SanEat A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

Kaelan Mccaffrey Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

missarki3 Don't be fooled by the false depiction of this mental health client who they have portrayed as having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. See N.A.M.I. for more information on the disorder. The book "Bipolar for Dummies" didn't upset me as much as this Flop of a movie. Back in the day the movie critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert who rated movies with thumbs up, or thumbs down, would have had a field day with this one, and are probably rolling in their graves right now. Myself, I'm most positive that a majority of the viewing audience who decided to rate this monstrosity would have also given it a definate 2Thumbs Down. Me, myself, I wouldn't be ashamed at all to give this worthless piece... The Finger!

lavatch The film didn't pretend to be anything other than an entertaining "guilty pleasure" flic. The focus is on an extremely troubled young woman, prone to rage, violence, and murder. Her relationships begin well, but go sour when her "mean streak" begins to emerge.Actress Yvonne Zima is excellent as the lead, and she carries the film with a multi-dimensional performance. Her character Gillian Casey builds quite a resume of destructive acts against her partners, who are often sleazy characters like her boss, Dr. Harris Kohling, who has made Gillian his mistress.The main plot unfolds when Gillian meets a decent and successful young man on the internet. As the drama unfolds, the major question will be whether Gillian can navigate her way to success with a man who truly adores her.Beyond many cliché elements, such as a string of accidental encounters, the film's most memorable character is Gillian's mother, as performed by Mary-Margaret Humes. The mother was sensitive and caring, yet was constantly on the receiving end of the bitterness and anger of her adopted daughter. Due to Humes' performance, this was a character and a relationship that the audience could really care about. So, the major surprise of the film was a strong interest and development of a mother-daughter relationship.Originally titled "The Girl He Met Online," the film has been re-titled "MSF: Male Seeking Female" for release on DVD. For a low-budget, made-for-television drama, the film was above average. The characters were well developed, the cast was solid, and the dialogue was well-written. And, despite the two somewhat misleading titles, the most memorable part of the film was the inexplicable gulf that divided an extremely devoted mother and her daughter.A good entertainment bargain at a Redbox machine!

krugersbooks I don't mean to be cruel, but why in the world did the producers ever cast Ms Zima in the role of Gillian? This lovely young lady couldn't act her way out of a paper bag. The supporting cast overshadowed her by a mile. Personally, I would have preferred seeing the 'storeowner' play Gillian, than the other way around.Ms Zima seemed to stall or at the very least pause before speaking her lines. Was she unsure of herself in her role, or was this simply bad direction? Someone should have explained that acting bipolar does not mean acting zombie-like. Her 'downs' were pitiful and her ups were ridiculous.Overall, I was extremely disappointed with this movie. I think it had promise, but someone dropped the ball.

jlthornb51 Acclaimed Director Curtis Crawford helms this suspenseful drama that serves as a fine thriller as well as an important cautionary tale. In a superb performance, Yvonne Zima plays a bipolar young woman who acts out her fury upon the rejection of love interests. Shawn Roberts, particularly effective, is the man who meets her online and comes to regret the challenges she presents. The film works on several levels and is an eye opener for the uninformed on all of them. As an exploration of the risks of internet dating it is a powerful statement indeed. The threats inherent in the medium are stunningly demonstrated in some detail. The issue of mental health is sensitively observed and beautifully portrayed. Bipolar Disorder does not necessarily lead to deadly violence and unspeakable rage in relationships but the potential is there. This motion picture serves as a cry for help from the mental health community for more funding for both research and care. However, the drama and suspense drives this film and on that level alone it is a superior production.