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They stole the bride
Nina, a former Miss of a province town currently unemployed, who has enough of her boring life with her husband, Cornel. She decides to kidnap Marinela, the bride of an local mobs wedding, in exchange of a huge ransom that hopefully will provide her a better life. Surprisingly enough the bride refuses to return to her disgusting husband and provokes a series of events very serious for her family, but hilarious for the movie.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, planning her wedding, discovers her fiancé has a secret life and is not who he claims to be. She then attempts to uncover the truth behind his deception before she walks down the aisle. This leads her on a chaotic and humorous journey to find out who her intended groom really is.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television movie received a generally mixed to positive reception, primarily for its lighthearted comedic tone and the lead performance of Danica McKellar. It was seen as a standard, enjoyable romantic comedy with predictable plot points.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted and comedic approach to a wedding gone wrong.
Danica McKellar's performance was often cited as a highlight, bringing charm to the lead role.
The plot, while predictable, offered enough comedic moments to entertain its target audience.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this specific title. However, similar made-for-TV romantic comedies of this era typically appeal to viewers looking for a feel-good, low-stakes romantic story with humorous situations.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'Wedding Day' before being changed to 'They Stole the Bride'.
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