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So much average

Memorable, crazy movie

Excellent but underrated film

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

"License to Wed" presents a by the numbers romantic comedy about a couple who endure a gruelingly awkward preparation process in preparation for their marriage by an off the wall reverend played by Robin Williams. Lead by Williams as well as Mandy Moore and John Krasinski, this film should have an easy time understanding what exactly it is and how to have fun with the audience. Interestingly though, the film begins quite promising with some genuine laughs as the characters are introduced and the plot is presented. However, the story spirals into one terribly executed gag after another until somewhere around the middle, it becomes frankly unwatchable. Wasting Robin William's talent might be the most serious offense the film takes. Considering how impossible that seems but even he doesn't seem to be enjoying himself after the second scene. Each charismatic actor are not only underutilized in their roles, but are given such unbelievable situations to work in everyone ends up looking bad. With every line of unbelievable dialogue and awkwardly outrageous coming plot point, it becomes quickly apparent there's no escaping the dark pit this film falls into. Every possible complaint given to the film originates in the film's script and direction. Both of which are often the most valuable factors in a film's quality and can turn the most talented actors into unlikeable screen presence. Despite the failure of the writing and direction, "License to Wed" is guilty of other technical incompetencies. The film's poorly constructed together with some obvious editing choices that make you wonder if this would've made a better Hallmark movie. Sound design and recording are not anything to be seriously concerned about but each cut seems to feel so splashed together it wouldn't be a surprise if the final cut was the first rough cut. Other aesthetic choices feel boring and generic which only decreases any potential the movie has for feeling remotely fresh.All in all, "License to Wed" is not only poorly done, but an incredibly unwatchable, unfunny, and unintelligent comedy that tries so hard to be uncomfortable and weird that it succeeds to the detriment of the film. It's painfully unpleasant to watch and definitely not something anyone should waste their money or time with.

All the bad reviews here (nightmarish actually) made me think very carefully before deciding to watch this movie. I'm so infinitely glad that I did choose to go ahead! I absolutely loved the movie and the only thing that kept creeping through the back of my mind to subtract something from the experience was the thought: why people feel the need to bash this movie? what made them so uncomfortable? But then that is probably for the exact same reason that I feel the film is so poignant. Isn't it a fact that people find it so difficult to make a marriage actually work? Isn't it true that most people are still struggling through their relationships facing the challenges the movie puts right in front of our eyes but that mostly we just prefer to ignore and get laid or just escape not really facing the most ardent issues? So many are shocked at the inherent sexuality of the reverend. And it's really a shame because the big problems with celibacy really start when you can't accept that you live in a sexual world, even if you chose not to have sexual relationships. This means priests should be able to talk about sex, and when counseling couples this should be an essential part of their guidance. It reminds me of an interview by Julie Delpy about her comedy 2 Days in New York where she says the USA are the most puritan country in the western world and something along the lines that little prejudices grow big without people realizing so.People talk about a thin plot, flat characters, evil all over the place... It really amazes me that almost no one realizes the intriguing challenge posed on the viewer about his earnest commitment to a most personal and intimate relationship. It's the grand part of your life that we're talking about! (the celebration of the parents' marriage longevity highlights this) Unless you are committed to not having any serious relationship ever, I think you should give this movie a chance.

Oh come on Hollywood why is it that in every romantic comedy you've got a girl who is suppose to marry a guy and then you have a row and leave for a few days. Well this is what this movie is about.Mandy Moore(Tangled) plays Sadie who is planing to marry her boyfriend Ben of course they go to some reverend and they have to do a course to prove how well they know each other.Well where shall I start with the movie well first and foremost I NEVER laughed at all during this movie. Robin Williams was so dry I was like what the hell was he thinking about being in this movie.I suggest you should see another movie that will have you laughing your head off than this. Thank god its only on for an 1hr and 35 minutes.

License to Wed is no masterpiece in any shape or form, but I didn't think it is a bad movie. If I had to sum it up in one word, I would say uneven. Because it is. The story is very predictable and has some dull and unbelievable parts to it, I personally could have done without the part with the "creepy" babies and the script is weak in places. Then there is the pacing, some of the movie does move briskly, but there are moments where it is dull as well, while the direction lacks solidity.That said, it is nicely filmed, the scenery in Jamaica was especially ravishing, and the soundtrack was good. While the film itself is uneven, there are some funny moments such as the introduction to Robin Williams's character and when Ben blows the trumpet into the bug that had been placed into the room. In terms of performances, Robin Williams gives the best one and provides the film's funniest moments. Mandy Moore and John Krassinski aren't as convincing but they are pretty cute.Overall, it was an okay comedy, it had its dull moments but see it for Williams. 6/10 Bethany Cox