License to Wed
Newly engaged, Ben and Sadie can't wait to start their life together and live happily ever after. However Sadie's family church's Reverend Frank won't bless their union until they pass his patented, "foolproof" marriage prep course consisting of outrageous classes, outlandish homework assignments and some outright invasion of privacy.
Critics Sentiment
Ben proposes to Sadie at her parents' anniversary party
Sadie calls off the wedding and leaves Ben devastated
The film peaks early with the charming proposal scene but steadily declines through the middle act as Frank's invasive behavior becomes increasingly creepy and off-putting
License to Wed starts promisingly with a likable romantic setup but quickly devolves into predictable sitcom-level humor anchored by Robin Williams' creepy rather than charming minister character. The film struggles throughout its middle section with invasive and unbelievable scenarios before recovering slightly with its Jamaica setting and conventional happy ending. Most reviewers found it forgettable and formulaic despite a few scattered laughs.
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Mandy Moore
Sadie Jones
John Krasinski
Ben Murphy
Robin Williams
Reverend Frank
Eric Christian Olsen
Carlisle
Christine Taylor
Lindsey Jones
Josh Flitter
Choir Boy
DeRay Davis
Joel
Peter Strauss
Mr. Jones
Grace Zabriskie
Grandma Jones
Roxanne Hart
Mrs. Jones
Mindy Kaling
Shelly
Angela Kinsey
Judith
Rachael Harris
Janine
Brian Baumgartner
Jim
David Quinlan
Expectant Father
Bob Balaban
Jewelry Store Clerk (uncredited)
Wanda Sykes
Doctor (uncredited)
Dylan Gentile
St. Augustine's Choir
Marie T. Hodgson
St. Augustine's Choir
Jess Rosenthal
Jewelry Clerk
Crew
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