I had lower expectations going in, and it wasn’t as bad as I anticipated. The story centers on pop icon “Kat” (Jennifer Lopez), who's planning a televised wedding with her boyfriend "Bastion" (Maluma) for an audience of twenty million viewers. However, complications arise when a video surfaces showing him involved with her assistant, just as she’s preparing for the ceremony onstage, forcing her to improvise. Early on…

The film *Marry Me* isn’t particularly original, yet it manages to be worthwhile thanks to the performances of Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. The premise—a pop star impulsively marrying a spectator from the audience, subsequently generating publicity and unexpectedly developing feelings—stretches believability, though perhaps not beyond the realm of possibility these days. It seems intended as a reimagining of *Nott…

The writing is charming, and the actors do a good job. It's hard to call it truly excellent because other aspects needed more development, though I did find it enjoyable. A more consistent flow would have helped considerably, particularly with how things were put together and the speed at which events unfolded.

Owen Wilson needs to watch out; he might end up being the preferred choice for older Latina women. He previously helped salvage Bliss from Salma Hayek's overly forceful performance, but he doesn’t have that kind of luck in Marry Me. To be fair, Jennifer Lopez isn’t entirely at fault for how the film turns out, and she does a better job than Hayek did; it also helps that she essentially plays herself – a hugely pop…

Marry Me isn’t pushing any boundaries for romantic comedies, but the performances from the main actors, well-developed characters, and a really good soundtrack combine to create something enjoyable. Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson have unexpected chemistry together, and both give wonderful performances; they manage to keep you watching even when the story feels predictable and familiar. John Bradley and Sarah Silve…