If folks assume that Jennifer Lopez has already headlined all types of rom-coms, then she is out to show them unsuitable. Shotgun Marriage ceremony showcases the singer-actor’s imply preventing expertise alongside together with her unbelievably well-toned abs. And sure, Lopez, who essays the function of Darcy, establishes that she continues to be Jenny from the block as she wields a heavy machine-gun, lobs grenades and ziplines throughout a Philippine island in a flouncy wedding ceremony robe.
Combining motion with romance and comedy makes the film entertaining regardless that there are hardly any surprises concerning how the film will finish. Lopez is ably aided by Josh Duhamel, who performs her fiancé and “groomzilla” Tom. The film additionally places collectively a formidable supporting forged that features Jennifer Coolidge. She is at the moment basking in much-deserved accolades within the second innings of her profession. She has acquired widespread appreciation as a comedienne aside from profitable an Emmy and Golden Globe award for her function in The White Lotus.
The film kicks off with the marriage rehearsal at a secluded Philippine island resort that brings the households of Darcy and Tom collectively. Some oddball kin, harmful acquaintances and undesirable company present up. In an attention-grabbing stunt, Darcy’s former fiance Sean (Lenny Kravitz) arrives for the marriage in a helicopter. Nevertheless, it’s no secret that the marriage ceremony doesn’t go as deliberate. In truth, the film’s trailer has already given sufficient hints about what all goes unsuitable. Variations resurface between the bride and groom whereas the company are taken hostage by pirates. Mess and mayhem unfold earlier than the vows are exchanged.
The bride in her elaborate wedding ceremony costume and the groom in his nifty tux swing into motion. Collectively, they create some thrilling moments on this motion comedy. Lopez’s costume particularly provides to the drama. She removes its layers and pairs the costume up with boots to have the ability to struggle extra comfortably because the armed pirates proceed their assault. But, the actors, each handsome and blessed with good our bodies, fail to whip up sufficient chemistry between them.
The last-minute battle — Tom being an excessive amount of of a perfectionist whereas Darcy is having chilly ft — doesn’t appear convincing. Although Lopez, together with her huge expertise of dealing with rom-coms, manages to have interaction the viewers, Darcy’s dilemmas will not be correctly explored. The viewers doesn’t get to grasp her fears. However then feel-good rom-coms hardly ever dig deep into that.
One of many movie’s obvious shortcomings is the failure to discover Coolidge’s comedian expertise so as to add extra light-hearted moments to the narrative. As Tom’s simple-hearted mom Carol, she is enjoyable however doesn’t have a lot to do. That could possibly be as a result of the film appears to rely extra on motion sequences than comedy to carry the viewers’s consideration.
