Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need (www.imdb.com).
Director: Jeremy Garelick
Starring: Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting
Kevin Hart, you've got to love him or hate him. In previous roles (Ride Along, Grudge Match) he's a full-on eccentric, like he's permanently electrocuted up the jacksy. Thankfully The Wedding Ringer sees his hyperactive state toned down to a more natural one. It's an interesting concept, a groom hiring a best for his wedding, and it's one that's pulled off well, with the hired best man Hart and groom Josh Gad making a delectable duo. The antics they get up to are amusing, and the lying they continue to uphold throughout the film is even funnier. Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting's bride has little going for her other than her looks. It's obvious to see that Doug (Gad) is pushing well above his weight (yes, pun intended) but that's not the issue. There's one clear loophole from the get go: what bride-to-be doesn't know their fiance's friends? It's a difficult one to get past, but The Wedding Ringer is good fun if you can.
3/5
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