Destination Wedding
Destination Wedding

Destination Wedding

2018Movie90 minEnglish

Frank and Lindsay—two emotionally-broken strangers—meet on the way to a destination wedding. Over the course of the weekend and against all odds, they find themselves drawn together even though they are initially repulsed by one another.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users44%
Director: Vicente AmorimGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Two cynical guests, Lindsay and Frank, who despise weddings, find themselves seated together at a destination wedding in Hawaii. Despite their initial mutual dislike and shared disdain for the event and its attendees, they gradually bond over their sarcastic observations and shared misery. As the wedding festivities unfold, their bickering evolves into an unexpected connection, forcing them to confront their own commitment issues and the possibility of romance.

Critical Reception

Destination Wedding received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its thin plot, tiresome dialogue, and lack of chemistry between the lead actors as major drawbacks. While some appreciated the performances of Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder, the film failed to impress most with its execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its repetitive and uninspired dialogue.
  • The central romance felt forced and lacked genuine chemistry.
  • Many found the film to be a missed opportunity for the lead actors.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some viewers enjoying the novelty of seeing Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder together and appreciating the comedic banter. However, a significant portion of viewers found the film to be slow-paced, predictable, and lacking in substantial plot development or engaging characters.

Fun Fact

Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder have a long history of working together, having previously starred in Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), A Scanner Darkly (2006), and The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009).

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2 reviews
Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, could watch again, but can't honestly recommend. This is a very odd movie. It is literally Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder playing awful people (allegedly "the worst", as claimed by family). Like, they're so "bad" that they o...
Simon Foster

Simon Foster

"Finally afforded the screen time together that their Gen-X fanbase has been pining for going on three decades..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2019/3/16/destination-wedding.html