Shotgun Wedding

Name: Shotgun Wedding
Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance
Released: January 27, 2023
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 46
Cast: Alex Mallari Jr., Callie Hernandez, Cheech Marin, D'Arcy Carden, Desmin Borges

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Lionsgate | Release Date (Streaming): January 27, 2023 | R

Starring: Alex Mallari Jr., Callie Hernandez, Cheech Marin, D'Arcy Carden, Desmin Borges, Héctor Aníbal, Jennifer Coolidge, Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Lenny Kravitz, Melissa Hunter, Sônia Braga, Steve Coulter

Summary: Darcy (Jennifer Lopez) and Tom (Josh Duhamel) gather their lovable but very opinionated families for the ultimate destination wedding, just as the couple begin to get cold feet. And if that wasn’t enough of a threat to the celebration, suddenly everyone’s lives are in danger when the entire party is taken hostage. “’Til Death Do Us Part”Darcy (Jennifer Lopez) and Tom (Josh Duhamel) gather their lovable but very opinionated families for the ultimate destination wedding, just as the couple begin to get cold feet. And if that wasn’t enough of a threat to the celebration, suddenly everyone’s lives are in danger when the entire party is taken hostage. “’Til Death Do Us Part” takes on a whole new meaning in this adventure as Darcy and Tom must save their loved ones—if they don’t kill each other first.… Expand

Director: Jason Moore

Genre(s): Action, Comedy, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 100 min

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RogerEbert.com Matt Zoller Seitz

Jan 27, 2023

We're watching two strong-willed people overcome their differences and learn to be a team: it's "Die Hard" reimagined as couples' counseling. Read full review

Amy Amatangelo

Jan 26, 2023

While Mark Hammer’s script has a few zingers, it’s the stacked supporting cast that makes the movie pop. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Jan 19, 2023

It may be a bit corny, but Hammer keeps the funny lines coming and it has some pep that George Clooney and Julia Roberts’ recent romcom effort Ticket to Ride didn’t. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Jan 24, 2023

All due respect to Lopez’ longevity and acknowledging that some of these films have their diehard fans, J. Lo has never scored with a classic romantic comedy, and though she once again gives it her all and dives into another ludicrous premise, there’s no salvaging this deliberately over-the-top, mixed-genre effort that plays like a slapstick take on “Die Hard” at a wedding. Read full review

Leah Greenblatt

Jan 27, 2023

This Wedding clearly wasn't meant to be a masterpiece, but even as mid-winter fluff it feels like a rush job: a marriage made for lazy-Sunday streaming at best, 'til death — or more likely, a better script — do you part. Read full review

Screen Rant Ferdosa Abdi

Jan 25, 2023

There are some good moments in Shotgun Wedding. Lopez, Coolidge, and Lenny Kravitz are game and there is a Herculean effort from the trio to do something worthwhile with the script they are given. Read full review

The Playlist Marya E. Gates

Jan 19, 2023

Unfortunately, memorable moments are few and far between here, and those are mostly spoiled by the film’s trailer. Read full review

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DhoomGirl

Jan 28, 2023

JLo is funnier than ever. I’m surprised that she has never done action comedy or physical comedy like this much in her career. She’s amazing

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Hugoema

Jan 27, 2023

Muy buena película para pasar el tiempo, muy divertida y fuera de lo común en los papeles que interpreta Lopez.

3 of 4 users found this helpful31

dancedonteverst

Jan 27, 2023

Jennifer Lopez can do no wrong! This movie was great! It should have gone to theatres, my husband and i laughed our asses off!

5 of 6 users found this helpful51

BountyHunter

Jan 29, 2023

Typically when a movie gets sent straight to streaming or has a short run in theaters its not a good sign. And lets be real both our Leads are not normally box office Gold. BUT that being said Shotgun Wedding breaths life of fresh air back into Romcoms. Or should I say action Romcoms. ThisTypically when a movie gets sent straight to streaming or has a short run in theaters its not a good sign. And lets be real both our Leads are not normally box office Gold. BUT that being said Shotgun Wedding breaths life of fresh air back into Romcoms. Or should I say action Romcoms. This movie reminds me of everything I loved about early 2000's Romcoms, when movies could just be fun. I feel like nowadays everyone takes everything way to serious, reading some of these negative reviews on this movie it seems like everyone has a stick up their ass. Shotgun Wedding is very enjoyable, alot more then I thought it was gonna be. Pretty much they are getting married on an island in the Philippines when suddenly it gets interrupted by some pirates who want their money. So they have to find a way to save their wedding party all while getting rid of the Pirates. This movie has tons of laughs, I was chuckling to my self alot and there were honestly some actual laugh out loud moments. Jlo does a great job in this, some people dont like her acting but I think she does good. Josh does a good job as well and their relationship is believable. I love the banter they have back and forth during this movie. Also this movie had some surprising violence in it and some actually good action scenes, full of funny moments as well. There is also a twist in this movie I actually didnt see coming which was nice. Jennifer Coolidge was a really funny side character. The Pirates all had unique looks to them. It also had some sweet and heartfelt moments as well. This movie is a strong hour and 40mins with no slow parts and boring bits. It was fun laughs and action from beginning to end. Give this one a shot I think you will enjoy it. Solid 8/10… Expand

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WhopperRod

Feb 20, 2023

Although the film brings nothing new to the table, it has some decent humor and spirit that remind us of the fun rom-com that came out in the early 2000s.

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Ralfbergs

Sep 9, 2023

It had its moments, but at times was a bit silly. Overall it is not a bad movie, but nothing too memorable or great either - so average.

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vinidornellas

May 29, 2023

JLo is an arrogant and deplorable woman who doesn't know what quality and talent is. His works are hideous and dark.

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