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They failed in creating a functional contrast between the fiance and ex-wife. They made the fiance a clown so they can forcefully highlight the ex-wife. The rest wasn't good anyway.
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The Wedding Planner
2012
Movie
82 min
Korean
Chae Ha Kyung gets divorced three weeks after her wedding and becomes a promising wedding planner in the next five years. She is given a mission that will decide the existence of the company; the wedding preparations of Eun Min Se, daughter of one of the biggest Japanese investors of the company. Min Se was brought up without a mother or siblings. Reckless and troublesome, Ha Kyung has a tough time taking care of her and is sensitive enough as it is but she finds out that the groom is no other than the man she divorced five years ago, Seo In Jae. In Jae suggests she puts someone else in charge of the project but she rejects the idea. This project will decide the position of branch manager for her and she couldn't risk it. Ha Kyung tells him instead if he had any feelings left for her, to suck it up and just walk down the aisle. That's the only way she can become a branch manager.
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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users60%
Director: Adam Shankman•Genres: Comedy, Romance
Plot Summary
Mary Fiore is San Francisco's most in-demand wedding planner, known for her meticulous attention to detail and flawless execution. She has a strict 'no dating' policy to focus on her career. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Steve Edison, a charming pediatrician, and they instantly connect. However, Mary soon discovers that Steve is engaged to one of her most important clients, forcing her to choose between her dream wedding and her own happiness.
Critical Reception
The Wedding Planner received largely negative reviews from critics, who often found the plot predictable and the chemistry between the leads unconvincing. However, it was a commercial success, performing well at the box office and appealing to audiences looking for a lighthearted romantic comedy.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a clichéd plot and a lack of genuine chemistry between the lead actors.
Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey are pleasant, but their performances can't elevate the predictable story.
Despite its flaws, it offers a watchable, if forgettable, romantic comedy experience for fans of the genre.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a charming and enjoyable romantic comedy, with many appreciating Jennifer Lopez's performance and the lighthearted feel-good nature of the story. Some viewers noted that the plot was predictable but still found it entertaining for a casual watch.
Fun Fact
Jennifer Lopez wore a custom-made Vera Wang wedding dress for the film's promotional materials, though the dress she wears in the movie itself is by a different designer.
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