Marry Me

 Oh yeah, my house has Peacock. But I never got the urge to watch something there for this blog. 

Until this week.

That something is Marry Me, a harmless romantic comedy with a wacky premise based on the Webcomic of the same name by Bobby Crosby. The film takes the concept in its own silly direction. It's a good break from whatever serious movies I have left on my list.

Charlie Gilbert (Owen Wilson) is an average math teacher and divorced dad to Lou (Chloe Coleman). Kat Valdez (Jennifer López) is a pop superstar about to marry her boyfriend, Bastian (Maluma), live in concert. Charlie's best pal Parker (Sarah Silverman) convinces him to take Lou and join her for the concert. But Kat finds out that Bastian's been cheating on her just before the vows. So Kat, already married thrice, decides to marry a random guy in crowd. That guy is Charlie, just because Parker got him to hold a "Marry Me" sign.

So now, Charlie has to adjust to being married to an international icon. Kat decides to go through with the marriage even though her support team wants it to blow over. They find that they have surprisingly much in common. But will it be enough when Bastian decides to win her back?

Wilson and López make an unlikely compelling couple. She wants something new in her life after her latest heartbreak. He's a good guy who just wants to make a stranger happy. It's really compelling to see their relationship become genuine. They start off trying to make sense of a convoluted situation. But they soon bond over Coney Island and Charlie's dog, Tank, among other things. While Charlie's insecurities help drive the act three breakup, they soon realize they're made for each other. It all adds up to a fun climax at a mathalon. 

Kat's support team, including her manager Colin (John Bradley), are understandably confused by her sudden marriage. They're a likable bunch who have the best intentions, though. Chloé is a good kid who helps bring out the best in her dad. Parker, who sets the plot in motion, has her best moment when she helps Kat to the mathalon. Bastian isn't too antagonistic towards Charlie after the wedding. He seems apologetic, though he does rebound quickly. The biggest jerk is the opposing Mathalon coach.

The soundtrack, including the title theme, has plenty of memorable tunes. They're kind of silly songs, but they fit the film. The most serious song is called On My Way,  which plays an important part in the climax. The score by John Debney is just as good as the pop music. There's some great editing by Peter Teschner and Michael Berenbaum in the climax too. Finally,  some points to the production design for Kat's elaborate apartment. 

Marry Me is an endearingly silly comedy. It makes a surprisingly compelling case for its off kilter concept. Its unlikely couple will keep you interested for a good 112 minutes. It's ready for you to say yes on Peacock or theatres. I can think of a few webcomics Hollywood could option if they're interested. This current film gets my interest in a few of them.