Desperados

Movie Trailer

Release Date
July 3, 2020

Genre
Romantic Comedy

Cast & Crew

• Nasim Pedrad as Wesley Darya
• Lamorne Morris as Sean McGuire
• Robbie Amell as Jared
• Anna Camp as Brooke
• Sarah Burns as Kaylie
• Jessica Chaffin as Debbie

Director
LP (Lauren Palmigiano)

Other Movies Director is Known For

• The Bellmen (2020)
• Funny or Die Presents… (2010–2011) – TV Series

Producer
Mason Novick, John Finemore, Elizabeth Grave, Brooke Linder

Writer
Ellen Rapoport

Budget
$10 million (estimated)

Production Company
Good Universe, MXN Entertainment, Netflix

Running Time
105 minutes

Languages
English

Maturity Rating
TV-MA

Content Advisory

• Sexual content
• Strong language
• Adult humor
• Drug use

Movie Story
“Desperados” is a rom-com that follows Wesley Darya (Nasim Pedrad), a single, somewhat neurotic woman who, after a disastrous blind date, meets the seemingly perfect guy, Jared (Robbie Amell). Just as things are beginning to look up, Jared suddenly stops responding to Wesley’s texts and calls, leading her to spiral into panic.

In a moment of desperation, Wesley drunkenly writes and sends an impulsive, angry email to Jared, airing all her grievances. However, she soon discovers that Jared wasn’t ghosting her—he was in a coma following an accident in Mexico. Realizing her mistake, Wesley panics and hatches a plan to travel to Mexico with her two best friends, Brooke (Anna Camp) and Kaylie (Sarah Burns), to delete the email from Jared’s laptop before he reads it.

The film follows the trio’s chaotic and comedic misadventures as they try to locate Jared and retrieve the email without him finding out. Along the way, Wesley bumps into her ex, Sean (Lamorne Morris), who is also vacationing in Mexico and ends up entangled in her frantic scheme. As Wesley navigates a series of increasingly ridiculous situations, she learns valuable lessons about love, honesty, and self-acceptance.

Special Effects
“Desperados” doesn’t rely heavily on special effects, focusing instead on the comedic situations and physical humor that arise from the characters’ mishaps. The film’s tropical setting in Mexico is visually appealing, adding to the light and fun atmosphere.

Box Office Performance
“Desperados” was released directly on Netflix, bypassing a traditional theatrical release. The film received mixed reviews, with some audiences enjoying its goofy humor and others finding it formulaic. It found its place among fans of lighthearted, escapist rom-coms on the streaming platform.

Filming Locations

• Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
• Los Angeles, California, USA

Notable Quotes

• “We’re going to Mexico to erase my mistake. It’s the perfect plan!” – Wesley
• “Sometimes, the best way to fix things is to just be honest.” – Sean

Behind-the-Scenes
“Desperados” was directed by LP (Lauren Palmigiano), a seasoned comedy director with a background in sketch comedy and TV. The film’s script, written by Ellen Rapoport, emphasizes absurdity and slapstick humor, in line with classic rom-com tropes. The chemistry between Nasim Pedrad and Lamorne Morris, who previously worked together on New Girl, adds to the film’s charm.

Awards

• N/A

Final Verdict
“Desperados” is a breezy, entertaining rom-com that offers plenty of laughs and awkward situations. While it doesn’t break new ground in the genre, it’s a fun, feel-good movie with a relatable premise and a likable cast. Nasim Pedrad shines in the lead role, bringing her unique comedic style to the character of Wesley. For those looking for a light-hearted comedy with a dash of romance, “Desperados” is a solid pick for a relaxing movie night.

IMDb Rating
5.2/10