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The Wedding Ringer
2015Movie101 minEnglish
Doug Harris is a loveable but socially awkward groom-to-be with a problem: he has no best man. With less than two weeks to go until he marries the girl of his dreams, Doug is referred to Jimmy Callahan, owner and CEO of Best Man, Inc., a company that provides flattering best men for socially challenged guys in need. What ensues is a hilarious wedding charade as they try to pull off the big con, and an unexpected budding bromance between Doug and his fake best man Jimmy.
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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users65%
Director: Jeremy Garelick•Genres: Comedy, Romance
Plot Summary
Doug Harris is a socially awkward lawyer who is engaged to the beautiful daughter of a wealthy family. However, he desperately needs a best man for his upcoming wedding, as he has no close friends. He hires Jimmy Callahan, a charismatic best man for hire, to pose as his best friend. As the wedding approaches, Doug and Jimmy navigate the chaotic events, forming an unlikely bond amidst the absurdity.
Critical Reception
The Wedding Ringer received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding its premise amusing but ultimately relying on formulaic comedy tropes. Audience reception was generally more positive, appreciating the comedic performances and lighthearted entertainment value.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for the energetic chemistry between Kevin Hart and Josh Gad.
- Criticized for predictable plot points and reliance on gross-out humor.
- Seen as a serviceable comedy that delivers laughs but lacks originality.
Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film for its humor, particularly the performances of Kevin Hart and Josh Gad. Many found it to be a funny and entertaining movie for a casual watch, though some noted that it followed a familiar comedic structure.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'The Wedding Bouncer', but it was changed to 'The Wedding Ringer' to avoid confusion with the 1973 film 'The Wedding Party'.
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