If you are looking for immediate, mechanical action, this isn't the film for you. But if you want to watch a masterful actor (Charlie Forde) navigate the terrifying landscape of emotional exposure—with a beautiful payoff that respects the build-up— Want You to Want on MissaX is essential viewing.
Director/creator MissaX utilizes soft, natural lighting that feels more like an indie romance (think Before Sunrise ) than a traditional set. The dialogue is sparse but realistic. There are no cheesy one-liners; instead, there are stutters, awkward laughs, and the heavy silence of two people who want the same thing but are too afraid to admit it. Charlie Forde - Want You to Want - MissaX
Beyond the Fantasy: Dissecting the Raw Vulnerability of “Charlie Forde – Want You to Want – MissaX” If you are looking for immediate, mechanical action,
Without spoiling the nuanced narrative, Want You to Want tackles a universal, non-gender-specific pain: wanting to be wanted. Charlie Forde plays a character caught in the limbo of modern romance—where signs are mixed, texts are left on read, and the internal monologue screams, “If I make a move, will I be rejected?” The dialogue is sparse but realistic
Charlie Forde has always been known for her expressive eyes and natural delivery, but here, she elevates her craft. She isn’t just playing "the girl who wants sex." She is playing the girl who is terrified of misreading the room.
Her best moment in the film is a silent 30-second close-up where she debates whether to reach out and touch her co-star’s hand. You see hope, fear, embarrassment, and desire flicker across her face in rapid succession. When the tension finally breaks, the subsequent intimacy feels earned—not just transactional, but transformational.