‘The Wrong Girls’ is reviewed as a deliberately silly but unexpectedly warm stoner buddy comedy, led by Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat as inseparable, financially struggling Los Angeles friends Frankie and Molly. The review argues that its central appeal lies less in the conspiracy plot than in the pair’s joyful stupidity, affectionate friendship and commitment to their own unconventional lifestyle.

Their laid-back routine is disrupted when Frankie accidentally brings home a briefcase containing glowing orange vials, drawing them into a wider plot involving a scientific breakthrough, a sinister corporation and federal agents. Written and directed by Dylan Meyer, the R-rated film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes and also features Lakeith Stanfield, Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Kate McKinnon, Tony Hale and Geena Davis; it is due for release on 14 August.