Movie Reviews: Shotgun Wedding (Prime Video)

Shotgun Wedding (2023)

Release Date (Streaming): Jan 27, 2023
Director: Jason Moore
Writer: Mark Hammer
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Coolidge, Sonia Braga, Cheech Marin, Selena Tan, D'Arcy Carden
Rating: R (Language|Some Violence/Bloody Images)
Genre: Action, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 1h 40m

Prime Video

In Shotgun Wedding, Darcy (Jennifer Lopez) and Tom (Josh Duhamel) gather their lovable but very opinionated families for the ultimate destination wedding, just as the couple begin to get cold feet. And if that wasn't enough of a threat to the celebration, suddenly everyone's lives are in danger when the entire party is taken hostage. "'Til Death Do Us Part" takes on a whole new meaning in this hilarious, adrenaline-fueled adventure as Darcy and Tom must save their loved ones--if they don't kill each other first.

I love ensemble casts. And Shotgun Wedding had a fun one!

I don't understand why Shotgun Wedding got dissed by the critics. It was exactly what you expect from a romantic comedy. The trailer is true to the movie. I'm not a big fan of romcoms but this one had a lot of action. What does every action movie have? You guessed it...a helicopter explosion. So technically Shotgun Wedding is an action movie.

My husband and I had a great time watching it. It is kind of predictable, but most movies are. But it made up for it with some funny moments and leaning heavily toward the action element. Not many romcoms have people getting blown up (only the bad guys get blown up). 

If you aren't really into romcoms but you know someone who is, this is a movie both of you can enjoy. Light-hearted and silly, just sit back and enjoy this popcorn entertainment and don't think to hard about it.

My husband and I give it 4 "" Sheep

SharonS

Sheep Movie Review: HOME

Home

Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements)

Directed By: Tim Johnson

Runtime: 1 hr. 33 min.

Cast: Jim Parsons, Steve Martin, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez 

Plot: 

When Oh, a loveable misfit from another planet, lands on Earth and finds himself on the run from his own people, he forms an unlikely friendship with an adventurous girl named Tip who is on a quest of her own. Through a series of comic adventures with Tip, Oh comes to understand that being different and making mistakes is all part of being human. And while he changes her planet and she changes his world, they discover the true meaning of the word HOME. 

Home is exactly what you would expect after watching the trailer, a colorful fun kids movie that touches on the meaning of family and friendships. A world of dimwitted Aliens has come to Earth and relocated all the humans, without any regards to their feelings. The message of "think about others" comes across and is delivered to all the youngsters in the audience. Try not to be selfish, give to others, these are good words for kids today. 

Adults may see right through any of the plot twists, and the Sci-Fi elements are pretty laughable BUT these confused Aliens will win you over. They are kind of like a nerdy-tech version of Minions. While their leader is really in need of a reality check, Steve Martin does some fun stuff with the voice acting for his character. 

Overall, this is a movie for kids so adults need to keep that in mind. It's pretty decent, but it's not anything all that groundbreaking or earth shattering. I didn't feel my money was wasted, the soundtrack alone was worth the price. 

Getting 3 and 1/2 "Pig-Cat" Sheep

KD