Carried by the awkward SPLENDOR of sam clafLin and off-BEAT HILARITY of JOEL FRY, LOVE WEDDING REPEAT is An average romantic comedy well Seasoned with SHINING MOMENTS and big laughs.
Regan Humphrey
Netflix’s latest ensemble romantic comedy, Love Wedding Repeat (2020) keeps watch over the happenings of Hayley’s (Eleanor Tomlinson) wedding, as her big brother Jack (Sam Claflin) tries and fails to solve the trouble of Haley’s unwanted paramour, a coke-addicted party-crasher, who is intent on ruining the big day. The casualties of Jack’s striving include his best friend, an ex-girlfriend plus her date, and the girl of Jack’s dreams, Dina (Olivia Munn), a war journalist. Luckily for him, he’ll get a do-over of the day and a few more chances to make things right.
REF SCORE: 47%
Soundtrack: 100%
Story: 80%
Writing: 70%
Diversity: 100%
Daring: 20%
Racism: ABSENT – 0%
Gender Bias: ABSENT – 0%
Homophobia: ABSENT -0%
SUMMARY
No one learns anything. Sam Claflin gets the girl. The Groundhog Day trope isn’t utilized to full effect. Set against an enviable classical music score, this romp provides a junk-food-esque high, perfect for the season.
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