Is there magic to using plastic wrap?

A number of weeks ago, I tried to wrap up leftovers from our dinner and it dawned on me that I’ve always hated plastic wrap. I think there must be something wrong with me as I can never rip it off the roll without making a mess and it usually doesn’t stick. Years ago, I recall my father buying the big rolls at BJ’s Wholesale Club and I hated them. Plastic wrap seems so popular, but the mechanism for slicing off pieces hasn’t evolved. My mother-in-law wrapped stuff up when she was here to visit without any problem, so I think that I need a few lessons in plastic wrapping.