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Your Quick & Simple Review: “Marry Me”

I know we’re only a month and a half into the new year, but it seems like it’s been a while since we’ve had a decent rom-com to enjoy on the big screen.  And let’s be honest, not all rom-com’s are very memorable.  Jennifer Lopez should know, she’s actually starred in a few of those forgetful features.  But she’s giving it a go again, this time with one of the industry’s more likable entertainers, Owen Wilson.   Still, just because a movie stars two fan-favorite leads doesn’t always mean it’s gonna win over audiences.

I’ll be the first to admit, I really don’t buy the combo of Jennifer and Owen as a couple.  On or off the screen.  And since they try to get this WTF couple going almost from the get-go I spent almost the whole movie sayin… Nope, I’m not buying it.  However, putting that aside and trying to enjoy the movie for what it is, I did notice I was smiling from time to time and even let out a lil chuckle here and there.  Granted “Marry Me” won’t’ go down as one of the great romantic comedies of all time, like say a “Sixteen Candles” or “When Harry Met Sally”, but I don’t think it tries to be either.  I see it just trying to give you a nice two-hour experience.  And it does that.

Now the only real complaint I have about this film is its predictability.  It follows the checklist of rom-com movie making.  Like a lot of other films of the same genre, no chances were taken to try something new.  This is a good reason why this is only a good film that you’ll only take the time to see once.

 

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