"License to Wed" presents a by the numbers romantic comedy about a couple who endure a gruelingly awkward preparation process in preparation for their marriage by an off the wall reverend played by Robin Williams. Lead by Williams as well as Mandy Moore and John Krasinski, this film should have an easy time understanding what exactly it is and how to have fun with the audience. Interestingly though, the film begins quite promising with some genuine laughs as the characters are introduced and the plot is presented. However, the story spirals into one terribly executed gag after another until somewhere around the middle, it becomes frankly unwatchable. Wasting Robin William's talent might be the most serious offense the film takes. Considering how impossible that seems but even he doesn't seem to be enjoying himself after the second scene. Each charismatic actor are not only underutilized in their roles, but are given such unbelievable situations to work in everyone ends up looking bad. With every line of unbelievable dialogue and awkwardly outrageous coming plot point, it becomes quickly apparent there's no escaping the dark pit this film falls into. Every possible complaint given to the film originates in the film's script and direction. Both of which are often the most valuable factors in a film's quality and can turn the most talented actors into unlikeable screen presence. Despite the failure of the writing and direction, "License to Wed" is guilty of other technical incompetencies. The film's poorly constructed together with some obvious editing choices that make you wonder if this would've made a better Hallmark movie. Sound design and recording are not anything to be seriously concerned about but each cut seems to feel so splashed together it wouldn't be a surprise if the final cut was the first rough cut. Other aesthetic choices feel boring and generic which only decreases any potential the movie has for feeling remotely fresh.All in all, "License to Wed" is not only poorly done, but an incredibly unwatchable, unfunny, and unintelligent comedy that tries so hard to be uncomfortable and weird that it succeeds to the detriment of the film. It's painfully unpleasant to watch and definitely not something anyone should waste their money or time with.

what a horrendously sad boring film that displays all the wrong things about love, marriage and Christianity.I suspect if they're going to make a movie based around a religion, I would expect them to show at least bit of courtesy and to respect Christianity but this film just flat out makes an ass out of the religion by mocking it with all the wrong features about Christianity. The Reverend plays a very offensive depiction towards the Christianity where he would make fun of prayers (baseball scene) or by saying how "God is not late, but you are. God will not wait for you".Aside from all the religious talk, the movie itself is a boring piece of crap. There is literally no funny element in this movie although I can see the director trying to pull off a funny skit here and there which evidently ends up as a disastrous and boring scene.Tips for the future director, there are a lot of Christians in the world and if you're going to make a movie that has a religious element inside it, I suggest you at least make a reputable and respectful character that is suppose to display Christian teachings. Otherwise... just don't use the element at all.

Sadie Jones (Mandy Moore) and Ben Murphy (John Krasinski) are getting married. She wants her Reverend Frank (Robin Williams) to preside but the reverend wants them to go through a marriage course.Mandy Moore and John Krasinski make a perfectly vanilla plain cute couple. With a simple story, they have a fighting chance for a simple rom-com. However, Robin Williams is really annoying. He's manipulative, passive aggressive, and yet everybody loves him. The problem is that his schtick isn't cute anymore. As the movie keeps going, it only gets worse and anti-funny. Mandy Moore gets weirdly clueless, and John Krasinski gets more angry. It would probably be better to set up their characters better. In fact, we don't get much of Ben's family.There are other minor problems. DeRay Davis is too weak as his best friend. The role needs somebody more funny. Eric Christian Olsen would be a better fit. Anything to get Robin Williams off the screen would be a good idea.Then there's the ring inscription. If it's going to be a big joke, then we need to see the writing. The whole time I'm waiting to see the note. It's the absolute weakest of movie making.The only fun part of the movie are the outtakes at the end. At least it looks like everybody had fun and laughing while filming this movie. It's great to see the gang of 'The Office' have second jobs. But this movie is more annoying than anything.

All the bad reviews here (nightmarish actually) made me think very carefully before deciding to watch this movie. I'm so infinitely glad that I did choose to go ahead! I absolutely loved the movie and the only thing that kept creeping through the back of my mind to subtract something from the experience was the thought: why people feel the need to bash this movie? what made them so uncomfortable? But then that is probably for the exact same reason that I feel the film is so poignant. Isn't it a fact that people find it so difficult to make a marriage actually work? Isn't it true that most people are still struggling through their relationships facing the challenges the movie puts right in front of our eyes but that mostly we just prefer to ignore and get laid or just escape not really facing the most ardent issues? So many are shocked at the inherent sexuality of the reverend. And it's really a shame because the big problems with celibacy really start when you can't accept that you live in a sexual world, even if you chose not to have sexual relationships. This means priests should be able to talk about sex, and when counseling couples this should be an essential part of their guidance. It reminds me of an interview by Julie Delpy about her comedy 2 Days in New York where she says the USA are the most puritan country in the western world and something along the lines that little prejudices grow big without people realizing so.People talk about a thin plot, flat characters, evil all over the place... It really amazes me that almost no one realizes the intriguing challenge posed on the viewer about his earnest commitment to a most personal and intimate relationship. It's the grand part of your life that we're talking about! (the celebration of the parents' marriage longevity highlights this) Unless you are committed to not having any serious relationship ever, I think you should give this movie a chance.