Bride Training
Bride Training

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Bride Training

2004
Movie
60 min
Japanese

Tomomi (Ayano Natsuki) and Tatsuo (Kouji Hiraoka) go to a secluded villa to shoot a commemorative bridal video. ... They do as they are told by the video crew and act out their journey to marriage. The filming seems to go smoothly, but suddenly the crew enters the bedroom of Tomomi and the others, who are embarrassed by their lust, and forcibly capture their lasciviousness on camera. Tomomi and Tatsuo are perplexed... but when they realise that it is a trap set by the crew, the video begins to spin, a fate from which they can no longer escape...

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: Adam ShankmanGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman finds herself in a bit of a predicament when her fiancé calls off their wedding just weeks before the ceremony. To cope with her heartbreak, she decides to take a "bride training" course, which promises to help women find fulfillment and success even without a man. Along the way, she encounters a cast of quirky characters and learns valuable lessons about self-discovery and independence.

Critical Reception

Bride Training (2004) was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its premise unoriginal and its execution lacking. While some appreciated Mandy Moore's performance, the film was criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences generally shared similar sentiments, leading to a lukewarm reception at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot that feels like a rehash of better romantic comedies.

  • Mandy Moore delivers a charming performance, but it's not enough to elevate the weak script.

  • The supporting cast offers some bright spots, but they are underutilized in a predictable narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while Mandy Moore's performance was generally liked, many found the movie to be predictable and uninspired, with some finding the 'bride training' concept to be somewhat dated.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled "Wedding Crashers" before a similar comedy with the same name was released a year later, prompting the change.

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