Review of The Wedding Ringer
Critic: So, let’s dive into this delightful mess of a film, shall we? Picture this: a man named Doug (played by Josh Gad) is all set to tie the knot with his lovely fiancée, but, plot twist! He has no friends. Zero. Zilch. He’s like a lone wolf at a wedding buffet.
Friend: Wait, how does he even get to that point? I mean, no friends at all?
Critic: Exactly! Poor Doug is a social disaster. So, he turns to Jimmy Callahan, played by Kevin Hart, who runs a business where he pretends to be the best man for people just like Doug. I mean, who knew there was a market for wedding impostors? Talk about a niche business!
Friend: So, what happens next? Does Jimmy just show up and pretend to be this guy’s best friend?
Critic: Oh, it’s so much more than that! Jimmy assembles a motley crew of “groomsmen” who are all about as qualified to be best friends as a cat is to play fetch. We’ve got a guy who’s a total weirdo, a wannabe rapper, and a dude who seems to have taken one too many hits to the head. They’re like the Avengers of awkwardness!
Friend: And I assume things go swimmingly from there?
Critic: Ha! If by swimmingly, you mean a series of catastrophic events that could make a disaster movie look like a rom-com, then yes! They try to pull off a bachelor party that goes completely off the rails. There’s a goat involved, and let’s just say that “goat yoga” should have never been a thing.
Friend: A goat? Seriously? What’s the point of that?
Critic: Because what’s a wedding without a bit of goat drama? But it gets better. As the big day approaches, Doug realizes he’s not just hiring a bunch of strangers; he’s actually forming a bond with Jimmy and the crew. It’s like the world’s weirdest buddy movie where the buddies are all hired help!
Friend: So, does it turn into a heartfelt moment?
Critic: Oh, absolutely! Just when you think this film can’t get any more ridiculous, it does. They even stage a “fake fight” to impress the wedding guests. Imagine a bunch of grown men pretending to throw punches while Doug is sweating bullets. It’s like a scene out of a bad action movie, but with more awkwardness and less actual fighting.
Friend: And all this just to make Doug look good?
Critic: Pretty much! But here’s the kicker: the wedding day arrives, and everything that can go wrong does. There’s a mistaken identity, a runaway bride moment, and a whole lot of miscommunication. It’s like a chaotic ballet where everyone’s stepping on each other’s toes!
Friend: So, do they actually get married?
Critic: Spoiler alert: they do! But not before Doug learns that true friendship isn’t about who stands beside you at the altar; it’s about those who support you, even if they’re just hired goons. In the end, Doug and Jimmy share a heartwarming moment that’s as cheesy as a wedding cake.
Friend: Sounds like a wild ride!
Critic: Oh, it’s a riot! The Wedding Ringer is a chaotic blend of awkwardness, unexpected friendships, and goat-induced laughter. If you’re in the mood for a film that’s more about the journey than the destination, this is your ticket. Just remember, never hire a goat for your wedding!