Stasera at 9.40pm on first TV on Channel 5 goes on air An explosive weddinga comedy that mixes romance and action and starring Jennifer Lopez. Set on an enchanting island in the Philippines, the film entertains with lightness and self-irony between explosions, misunderstandings and a comedy that is sometimes a little over the top. A lively romcom, perfect for those looking for fun without too many pretensions.
An explosive wedding: the plot of the film on TV tonight 13 November on Canale 5
Darcy Rivera (Jennifer Lopez)successful New York lawyer, and Tom Fowler (Josh Duhamel)former baseball player, they are getting married on a private island in the Philippines. Between cumbersome guests and family tensions, however, the ceremony promises to be anything but peaceful. Darcy’s mother, Renata (Sonia Braga), criticizes the pomp of the event and cannot stand the presence of her ex-husband Robert, who has arrived with his young girlfriend. On the groom’s side, the irrepressible Carol Fowler (Jennifer Coolidge), Tom’s mother, wreaks havoc with her new husband and her unstoppable talk.
Meanwhile, the relationship between the future spouses seems to be creaking: Darcy fears she has chosen a man without ambition while Tom feels suffocated by her perfectionism. To complicate everything, Sean (Lenny Kravitz), Darcy’s charming ex, arriveswhich reignites old tensions and Tom’s jealousy. Finally, on the wedding day, so as not to miss anything, a group of Indonesian pirates lands on the island and takes everyone hostage, demanding a millionaire ransom. In the chaos, phones seized and no escape route, Darcy and Tom must join forces to survive. Between daring escapes, sharp jokes and tests of courage, the two rthey discover passion and lost complicity.
Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel in a scene from “Wedding Explosion”. (Prime Video)
A predictable but fun romantic comedy: the review
Action, misunderstandings and breathtaking tropical landscapes. These are the main ingredients of An explosive weddingcomedy directed by Jason Moore who reverses the clichés of the rom-com: the stereotype of the dream wedding is in fact transformed into a real disaster. A fun basic insight that, at least in the first part, it offers frenetic moments, a good rhythm and several hilarious situations. Moore’s direction is quick and concise and the photography makes the most of the exotic settingwith a nice postcard touch.
The screenplay by An explosive wedding it alternates successful moments with weaker dialogues while the mix of romance and action is sometimes unbalanced and inconsistent. Although does not shine for originality, it works, especially when it doesn’t take itself too seriously, thanks to the pleasant underlying lightness and the spot-on cast. Suitable for those looking for an hour and a half of escape, rhythm and smiles.
The cast of An explosive wedding: from Jennifer Lopez to Lenny Kravitz
The film’s strong point is an amalgamated and fit caststarting from Jennifer Lopez which, this time too, she proves herself to be brilliant, physical, capable of laughing at herself and guiding the film with pace and charisma. They come together in his character irony and vulnerability and the misadventures end up turning into a test of emotional strength.
The latest film shot by the pop star is Kiss of the Spider Woman directed by Bill Condon and released in the United States on October 10th. Taken from famous novel by Manuel Puig – already adapted to cinema in 1985 and with Sonia Braga in the role of Lopez, the film mixes drama, music and queer themes. J Lo was praised by American critics for his stage presence and courage in reinventing himself in a complex role. Unfortunately, the Italian release date is still unknown.
To complete the rich cast of An explosive wedding even the rock star Lenny Kravitz in a light-hearted role and fun while irresistible Jennifer Coolidge, as the mother-in-law, turns every scene she appears in into a little comedy show with his typical wild-eyed irony and over-the-top tone. Applause also goes to co-star Josh Duhamelfamous for the role of Major William Lennox in the saga of Transformers.