License to Wed
|
List Price: Our Price: $0.94 You Save: $5.03 (84%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $0.11 (click here) Category: DVD See more DVD releases |
|---|
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
Movie Reviews of License to Wed
Movie Review: license to wed
Summary: 5 Stars
this movie was so funny i laughed and cried at the same time i think everyone should own this movieMovie Review: License To Wed - Funny
Summary: 5 Stars
In my opinion this movie was just as funny as The Heartbreak Kid. They are both hilarious.Movie Review: LICENSE TO WED
Summary: 5 Stars
THIS WAS A GREAT MOVIE. IF YOU LIKE TO LAUGH I CERTAINLY WOULD BUY THIS MOVIE.Movie Review: If They Can Survive Him, They Can Survive Anything...
Summary: 4 Stars
Think back to the time in your lives when you were preparing for your wedding, those of you that are married, think about all the hassle and frustration and trouble you had to go through for the perfect wedding day, of course it wasn't all difficult there were fun parts throughout as well, but for most the planning is often times fraught with difficulty. For those of you that are currently planning a wedding, you are most likely having to endure one or all of those experiences currently, if you haven't yet, just wait. In the end, all of the work is worth it when you see the smiling face of your spouse by your side as you stand in front of the minister and your friends and family on what should end up being one of the happiest days of your life. But what if throughout the entire wedding planning process you had to deal with an intrusive, obnoxious, borderline insane minister who will put you through a battery of tests to determine whether you and your significant other are destined to be together. Well, most likely you didn't have to deal with this particular obstacle to your upcoming marital bliss, but in the Mandy Moore romantic comedy "License To Wed", both she and her fiancée weren't so lucky.
"License To Wed" is the story of a young couple, Sadie (Mandy Moore) and Ben (John Krasinski), who are wishing to be married in the church that Sadie grew up in. However, before they are allowed to tie the knot they must pass an extreme battery of tests at the hands of Reverend Frank (Robin Williams). Now what they thought would be an average wedding preparation course turns out to be a gauntlet of classes from better communication, to childbirth, and fighting fairly, all of which will test Sadie and Ben's patience and relationship to the breaking point. But, if they are able to survive Reverend Frank and his course, then they can survive anything life will throw at them.
When "License To Wed" came to theaters it would be fair to say that most critics hated the film, most felt that it was another run-of-the-mill wedding themed comedy, except with Robin Williams added to spice things up and attempt to elevate the movie from dull to mediocre. Despite the critics blasting of the film, my wife and I still thought the movie looked good, and oftentimes we disagree with the critics anyways on these types of films, so we figured it was probably better than they said it would be. So, we rented the movie shortly after it was released on DVD, and laughed (sometimes hysterically) from start to finish, and when it was over I for one felt either we watched a completely different movie than the critics or else they need to have their sense of humor checked.
I will give the critics this; they were right in the fact that the story is fairly basic. At least, the main plot line for the movie is, but once Robin Williams shows up, the torturous tests he subjects this couple to is anything but run-of-the-mill for this type of movie, but the result is still what you expect in the end from a light-hearted romantic comedy, but at least a portion of the journey is original. Plus, as my wife pointed out, when you watch a romantic comedy you have certain expectations about the movie and its outcome and you really don't want those expectations to be let down. And she's right, if certain elements of a romantic comedy weren't included then it just wouldn't be right, such as, a couple who thinks they know all there is about each other, the relationship is put to the test, they fight and forgive and fight again, they break-up, and then in the end one or both see the light and all is made right in the world. So, as predictable as these movies all are, it's that very predictability that makes them so appealing to audiences, and it's what we want to see when we watch a romantic comedy.
Each of the actors and actresses were all very good in their individual roles, most are veterans to romantic comedy, or at least comedy, so knowing what it takes to make the audience laugh came easy to this group. Mandy Moore continues to improve her comedic timing with every new movie she makes, not bad for a former teen pop star. Lesser-known actor, John Krasinski was an ideal match up for Mandy's character Sadie. Both actors shared an obvious chemistry that felt genuine and their interaction was perfectly natural and full of laughs. And of course, Robin Williams was doing what he does best, being hilarious and stealing every single scene that he was in. Unlike some comedies that feature scene-stealing stars, "License To Wed" didn't seem to hit any lulls in the laughs department, when Williams' character Reverend Frank wasn't on the screen.
"License To Wed" as I said earlier, is a hilarious romantic comedy, and one of the better ones that I've seen. Full of crazy, over-the-top obstacles for the couple to overcome on their way to matrimony, but also packed full of all the classic elements that makes a romantic comedy so appealing to moviegoers.
"License To Wed" is rated PG-13 for language and sexuality.
Movie Review: ...never to fart...
Summary: 4 Stars
License to wed is an often fall down funny film that delivers an experience few romantic comedies can. There are some of the best gags ever in any comedy let alone a romantic one, and Robin Williams is at his best as reverend Frank, a minister hell bent on ensuring that those who enter into matrimony are truly made for each other. I wont bother to go over the many factors that our young couple must deal with, that's best for you to experience by watching the movie. I will give you the negatives however. A scene of "healing" was gratuitous, poorly placed and unnecessary except for Williams to over hype a parody heavy televangelist joke leftover from his stand up act. The creepy robotic baby twins were over used and lost their ability to be amusing long before the diaper changing gag. The finale was too quickly delivered and allowed for little preparation. The choir boy sidekick was unnecessary and annoying. The shortcomings aside, License To wed is a terrific fun romp through the elements that make a relationship work or not work. 3.75 stars