The movie kept me glued to the screen. In the same league as the hangover or even better. Does not deserve this rating. If you have a brain you will enjoy this film.
... View MoreAlmost Married had been on my list of films my wife and I would one day get round to watching. I off course was judging the film poster and the trailer, expecting a typical narrative of a young couple about to get married, have a crisis, resolve it, and live happily ever after. I was so wrong! Director Ben Cookson film is a refreshing surprise. It is funny, but dig deeper and issues, of dishonesty, lies, deceit, and betrayal bubble to the surface.The film feels like an observational documentary, raw unrehearsed with a surprising ending. My wife and I enjoyed the story line and the friendship between Kyle and Javis. You only need to look at Kyle's expression at the very end to know the truth. Almost Married is a good investment of your time... so don't miss it!
... View MoreIf you like your comedies lude, crude and cringey, then this film is perfect for you. A truly British film, it is in-line with all of the best lads-flicks gross-out films like The Inbetweeners, American Pie, Farrelly brothers etc.One marriage, two mates and an STD threatening to ruin the big day, you can see the scope for stomach-turning gags, awkward conversations, lies, deceit from the synopsis and the film doesn't fail to deliver. Even though it probably is a film to watch with mates, I watched it with my wife and she really enjoyed it too. It did lead to a few uncomfortable questions about STDs, so if you've something to hide, best avoid...The central friendship between the two mates is excellent and the highlight of the film. There's a nice balance between p*ss-taking and friendship that keeps the narrative moving along.It also goes further than a simple gross-out film with twists and turns I didn't see coming - but I won't spoil it here. To be honest, I'm surprised this didn't get a huge release as it is one of those easy films to watch and plays to the very popular lads-culture from anywhere between mid-teens to mid-thirties, I reckon.If gross-out's your thing, it's perfect. If it's not, probably not your cup of (s)Tea(d). Enjoy!
... View MoreI never usually review films on here but I recently watched Almost Married and thought it was so well written and edited that I had to put something up! It is very funny, but it's not a rom-com... (I saw the film before seeing any of the trails so I was going in completely open- minded, and I think that served to increase my enjoyment of the film). If I had been expecting some run-of-the-mill chick flick...I may have got a little shock! It's far cleverer than that.It's witty, gritty, honest and actually pretty dark in places. There are a few gross-out moments, and a generous helping of your definitive lad- comedy... but it's also charming, compelling, brilliantly performed, and the twist definitely has the 'omg' moment. The subject matter is not to everyone's taste, but come on.. we've all been there! (right?)I haven't really.
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