Mr. Fix It (2006 film)

Mr. Fix It is a 2006 American romantic comedy film starring David Boreanaz. It was directed by Darin Ferriola. The former working titles were Deception and Boyfriend Girlfriend Relationship, while the former main title was The Perfect Lie.

Mr. Fix It
Directed by	Darin Ferriola
Written by	Darin Ferriola
Produced by	Jeff Ritchie Darin Ferriola
Starring	David Boreanaz Alana De La Garza Scoot McNairy Pat Healy Paul Sorvino Terrence Evans Lee Weaver Rodney Rowland Herschel Bleefeld
Edited by	Philip Norden
Music by	Kevin Saunders Hayes
Distributed by	First Look Studios
Release date	December 26, 2006 (2006-12-26)
Running time	93 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Lance Valenteen, aka "Mr Fix It", is hired by men to get back their exes by dating them, becoming the worst date ever, thereby sending them back to their ex-boyfriend's arms. However, one day he falls for one of them.

The film was released directly to DVD in the US on December 26, 2006.

Plot

Lance Valenteen manipulates three women, getting each to adore him, then calculatingly shocks them. Upset, driving each into her former boyfriend's open arms. With the first, he suddenly becomes a machista, in the next publicly humiliates her and with the last he terrifies the aerophobe with hang-gliding.

Bill Smith enters Lance's "Mr Fix It" shop, seemingly for computers, but is interrogated to ensure he is truly lovesick. Then, Lance shows him a video detailing his strategy to recover his clients' girlfriends. He discovers why the man got dumped, then befriends and dates her. Using information from the ex-boyfriend, Lance first acts like the ideal boyfriend, then drives her back to her ex by doing even worse things than him. Lance promises no sex, confidentiality and a full refund if unsuccessful.

Bill insists he knows not why Sophia dumped him, so pays double. Lance daydreams of completely renovating his Camaro into a race car. Then he wins the local race and becomes a professional race car driver.

Lance finds Sophia working in a club. Entering, he sees it is an exotic dancing one. She sexually teases him, leaving him wanting more. Lance adopts a dog to bump into Sophia in the park, as she often walks hers there. After talking briefly, she leaves. Lance does a street act, breaking a trick block of wood on his head. Sophia tricks him into knocking himself out by giving him a skateboard to do the same.

At a go-kart race track, Lance competes with neighborhood kids who periodically cheat, which he successfully blocks. Then a mysterious person in black appears, throwing cantaloupes at Lance, so he loses. It turns out to be Sophia, who declares she dislikes American men, announces she soon will move back to Italy, yet gives him her number.

Lance takes Sophie out to dinner, ordering for her per Bill's suggestions. She emphasizes her intolerance of lying because of her ex, which Bill later admits was him. Next, Lance takes Sophia dancing in a club. There they run from an aggressive man, joining others on stage. Afterwards, they sneak out.

The next day, Lance reveals his racing ambitions, mentioning his dad passed away. That evening, Sophia dry humps him and seemingly climaxes. Again she receives a phone call, so abruptly leaves.

On the boardwalk the next day, Lance talks with a friend about what love is. Still not believing in true love, he asks couples random questions, basically causing them all to fight. Lance approaches the retirees restoring his Camaro. Announcing he is incapable of love, he asks if they believe in true love. They laugh, suggesting Lance fears making himself vulnerable.

Right after Lance qualifies to enter his dream race, Sophia announces she has decided not to return to Italy. He takes that as a sign and coaches his people with the breakup sequence he has organized for Bill. Lance meets him, detailing the plan. He will have someone take away the dog he adopted as Sophia arrives. Then, neighborhood kids will tell her Lance is nasty to them. Then, Sophia will seemingly watch buyers drive the Camero away.

Entering, Sophia will see more of Lance's lies. Lance owns a bird rather than hating them, his high school yearbook proves he did not just move here. Lance's supposedly dead father will arrives as Sophia leaves. So she should gladly run into Bill's open arms.

Lance meets his mechanics at the retirement home. Accompanying them on base, they serenade their sweethearts. As they play, Lance envisions an orchestra also accompanying them, and the older men and women temporarily transformed, young again.

Before the break-up plan starts, Lance finds Bill kissing another woman. When confronted, he reveals he hired him to ensure Sophia would tolerate his cheating. The plan develops as set, but Lance reveals to Sophia Bill's deception and his company "Mr Fix It".

Lance declares he loves Sophia, yet she leaves. Then, he follows as he hears applause. Outside, his friends, actors and 'Sophia' tell Lance he has been set up to prove he is able to fall in love. As 'Bill' did not get 'Sophia' back as promised, Lance owes 'Bill's' refund, so he throws her the Camaro's keys and slams the door.

As the forlorn Lance discards the "Mr Fix It" sign, his friend reveals he has a surprise. His Camero is prepared for him at the track. 'Sophia' aka Karen returns the car to Lance, confessing she loves him too, quitting her business for being a race car owner. Asking him to be her driver, they kiss and he starts the race.

Cast

• David Boreanaz - Lance Valenteen (Mr Fix It)
• Alana de la Garza - Sophia Fiori
• Scoot McNairy - Dan
• Pat Healy - Bill Smith
• Paul Sorvino - Wally
• Terrence Evans - Charlie
• Lee Weaver - Ralph
• Rodney Rowland - Tip
• Miranda Kwok - Melanie
• Herschel Bleefeld - Shiffy
• Patrica Place - Mrs. Cliverhorn
• Gemini Barnett - Walter
• Dallas McKinney - Bobby
• Amy Allen - Dancer
• Kirsten Berman - Woman #1
• Vanessa Born - Pretty Latina
• Dylan Rummel - Young Lance
• Linwood Sasser - Karaoke D.J.
• Uggie - The Terrier

External links

• Mr. Fix It at IMDb