Our Family Wedding
Our Family Wedding

Our Family Wedding

2010Movie103 minEnglish

The weeks leading up to a young couple's wedding is comic and stressful, especially as their respective fathers try to lay to rest their feud.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users59%
Director: Rick FamuyiwaGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Lucia and Carlos are deeply in love and plan to marry. However, their wedding day turns into a chaotic showdown when their fathers, Miguel and Bradford, get into a heated argument at the rehearsal dinner. This escalating feud between the two patriarchs threatens to derail the entire celebration, forcing Lucia and Carlos to try and mediate their families' absurd conflict amidst the festivities.

Critical Reception

Our Family Wedding received largely negative reviews from critics. While some acknowledged the potential of its cast and premise, many found the execution to be formulaic and uninspired, with jokes that often fell flat. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to find consistent humor, relying on tired tropes.
  • The chemistry between the leads is present but overshadowed by weak writing.
  • Ultimately, the movie fails to deliver on its promising premise and talented cast.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a light, somewhat predictable comedy. While some appreciated the performances and the attempts at humor, many felt the film was not particularly memorable and lacked originality. The family conflict was seen by some as over-the-top but by others as a relatable, albeit exaggerated, source of comedy.

Fun Fact

Director Rick Famuyiwa previously directed America Ferrera in the 2005 film 'The War Within'.

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