Okay, I admit that the first time I watched this movie, somewhere in the middle of the female lead's "crazy" phase, I ranted, "This movie is about an insane woman! Why would they make a Christmas romance about a crazy woman?!" - BUT did I turn it off? No. I needed to see what happened. :)
This movie is definitely not the typical "Hallmark-type" movie, and it challenges the viewer a little. (The heroine gets sloppy drunk at one point. The Dad of the family gets a little more suggestive with the Mom than we usually would see -
but it's very funny and not offensive, at all.) The actors are unusually talented and I advise sticking with it to the end. Our heroine eventually... well, you know. It ends nicely.
Btw, one reviewer referred to a weird "family contract". No. The trouble starts with grandma's WILL - and as I understand it, a properly executed will is legally binding. Just sayin' - the story line doesn't have some nonsensical base to set the action in motion.... I'm watching it a 2nd time.
Married by Christmas
2016
Action / Comedy / Romance
Married by Christmas
2016
Action / Comedy / Romance
Plot summary
Due to an antiquated clause in her grandmother’s will, an ambitious young executive may lose her place at the family company unless she can get married by Christmas.
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March 20, 2020 at 01:05 AM
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Quirky, Bewildering... and in the end, Funny and Sweet
A cute mess
This movie is definitely worth a watch but fair warning, it is one of those movies pretending to be a christmas film which really isn't. You definitely forget at some point during the movie that you picked this because you wanted to watch a Christmas movie.
You pretty much have to suspend disbelief with the plot right off the bat. I thought the leading actress was fantastic and she is the main reason this movie gets such a high rating despite the shaky plot and claim of christmas. She is very funny and expressive, I wish that she were in more movies. The conflict is ridiculous but not as ridiculous as everyone else's unjustified anger toward the main character.
First of all, I would have liked more details about the sister. She was apparently older but acted much less mature than the younger main character. I do not blame Carrie at all for being furious with her sister for suddenly wanting to take over the family business because her new husband wanted to. She just met this freaking guy it seems!
I also do not blame Carrie at all for being furious with Paul who dates her for weeks and allows her and everyone else to believe that he is her boyfriend and he is GAY. WTH? I assume they did not get intimate or even kiss or anything. Regardless, he had no right to be mad at her, he is the one who wasted her time. Even though she was technically using him, she did still seem to care about him. And I would have liked clarification if they had ever actually dated in high school or not.
The villain being her new brother in law's bf was a good twist and he had very good chemistry with Carrie. The best scene in the movie is the drunk scene and throughout the whole film, her assistant Zelda is adorable.
Again, definitely worth a watch but if you are looking for a christmas classic, this is definitely not it. It will likely bore and confuse you with some nice laughs mixed in.
Good
A really good love story movie that I will be more than happy to recommend. Yes I say try it and I believe you will enjoy it like I did. James Welch Henderson Arkansas 10/26/2021.