License to Wed
License to Wed

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License to Wed

2007
Movie
91 min
English

Newly engaged, Ben and Sadie can't wait to start their life together and live happily ever after. However Sadie's family church's Reverend Frank won't bless their union until they pass his patented, "foolproof" marriage prep course consisting of outrageous classes, outlandish homework assignments and some outright invasion of privacy.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes34%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users62%
Director: Ken KwapisGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Ben Murphy and Sadie Jones are a young couple deeply in love and eager to start their lives together. However, before they can tie the knot, they must first navigate the unconventional and demanding "marriage preparation" course run by the eccentric Reverend Frank. This rigorous program involves increasingly bizarre and intrusive "homework" assignments designed to test their commitment, compatibility, and true intentions for marriage.

Critical Reception

License to Wed received largely negative reviews from critics and was a moderate box office success. While some appreciated the comedic chemistry between the leads and Robin Williams' performance, many found the plot predictable, the humor forced, and the premise underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a formulaic plot and relies too heavily on the comedic antics of Robin Williams.

  • The romantic leads have some chemistry, but their efforts are often overshadowed by the contrived marital lessons.

  • While aiming for heartwarming comedy, the movie often falls flat with predictable gags and a lack of genuine emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be a light and somewhat amusing romantic comedy, with many enjoying the performances of the main cast. However, some viewers felt the plot was unoriginal and the humor wasn't always effective.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of a rigorous pre-marital course was inspired by a real-life experience of one of the screenwriters' friends.

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