License to Wed
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Metascore
25 out of 100

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5.1 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 53 Ratings

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  • Starring: John Krasinski, Mandy Moore, Robin Williams
  • Summary: License to Wed follows newly engaged Ben Murphy and his fiancée, Sadie Jones, in their quest to live happily ever after. The problem is that Sadie’s family church, St. Augustine’s, is run by Reverend Frank, who won’t bless Ben and Sadie’s union until they pass his patented, "foolproof" olproof" marriage-prep course. Consisting of outrageous classes, outlandish homework assignments and some outright invasion of privacy, Reverend Frank’s rigorous curriculum puts Ben and Sadie’s relationship to the test. Forget happily ever after – do they even have what it takes to make it to the altar? (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 30
  3. Negative: 21 out of 30
  1. Charlotte Observer
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Toppman
    75
    Director Ken Kwapis uses those monster infants perfectly, down to a funny final outtake.
  2. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Connie Ogle
    50
    The fact that License to Wed isn't as unbearable as its trailers make it look doesn't mean it's good. It's not. It's just another mediocre addition -- worse than the best sitcoms, better than the worst.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    38
    The outtakes that accompany the end credits suggest that making the movie was a blast; it's a shame the same can't be said for watching it.
  4. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    38
    Williams' grimace is starting to look desperate. Then again, no one comes off well in director Ken Kwapis' handling of this greasy screenplay.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 6 out of 12
  1. EmilyK.
    9
    Ignore the reviews I LOVED this movie!!!
  2. Island7
    8
    This movie is actually very funny and entertaining. Exceed my expectations.
  3. QuinnR.
    7
    Not nearly as bad as the critics said. This movie is at times laugh out loud funny and should be watched before it is judged.
  4. DK.
    2
    License to Wed has a decent premise and a solid cast, but thanks to a flailing script and Ken Kwapis sugar coated direction the whole affair ends up as appealing as stale wedding cake.… Expand

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