Planning On Forever movie review

MOVIE TITLE: Planning On Forever

This romantic comedy is now available on DirecTV, UPTV, MUBI, and VOD.

RATING: TV-G

LENGTH: 1 hour 30 minutes

MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE: C+

IN A NUTSHELL:

Emily Tennant stars as Emma, a 30-year-old events planner with no time for love. Her sister is getting married in only 6 weeks. Emma agrees to step in and plan it herself with the help of Liam with whom she had a disastrous blind date years ago.

The movie was directed by Danny J. Boyle, and written by Hilty Bowen and Riley Scott.

THINGS I LIKED:

Good job with casting. The mom and two sisters actually look like family. They were played by Jocelyn Gauthier, Cory Hawkes, and Emily Tennant.
It’s cute that the main character repeats positive affirmations. It’s a great habit!
All of the characters are sugary-sweet.
Everything is very cutesy and clean, making it a safe family-friendly movie.
Those planning weddings will appreciate the chaos and stress that often lead up to the big day.

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

The dialogue is cliched, corny, and tired.
Everyone is so startled by everything. For example, every time someone’s cell phone rings, the character is startled and says, “Oh!” dropping everything else.
Lots of exposition scenes.
In a movie like this, the woman is always critical, cranky, and skeptical, while the guy is fun-loving and charming. Emily insists on being right about everything, which is super annoying.
It’s ridiculous that a corporate planner is completely frazzled and confused about planning a wedding.
Have you ever seen such a supportive, understanding boss like the one in this movie who always tells her employee to relax? Yeah, neither have I.
What could have been an emotional moment between sisters in the film felt forced and fell flat.
No bridesmaids or groomsmen? What a missed opportunity that could have provided some fun moments.
The final kiss didn’t have much spark, kind of like the entire movie.
What kind of sister dumps her entire wedding responsibilities on her sister?

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

Most kids will be completely bored.
No profanity.
An unmarried couple appears to be living together.

THEMES:

Second chances
Trust
Relationships
Weddings
New beginnings

FUNNY LINES:

None. The movie is supposed to be part comedy, part romance, but there isn’t anything laugh-out-loud funny.

INTERESTING LINES:

“You never want someone else to define your dreams for you.” – Nell (Cory Hawkes)
“You have to leave room for spontaneity.” – Liam (Alec Santos) “Only if you leave room for a dictionary.” – Emma (Emily Tennant)
“You can’t live your life afraid.” – Miranda (Jocelyn Gauthier)