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In science as in human relationships, opposites are supposed to attract. People with different personalities are supposed to complement each other and balance each other out. So the musical rom-com Marry Me brings together two very different people from completely different worlds in an entirely unlikely but strangely lovable relationship.
Marry Me stars Jennifer Lopez as pop superstar Kat Valdez, who’s preparing to marry her suave superstar boyfriend, Bastian (Maluma), on stage after performing their hit song. But just before they’re supposed to exchange vows, news of Bastian’s infidelity hits Page Six. Instead of marrying Bastian, Kat picks math teacher and single dad Charlie Gilbert (Owen Wilson) out of the crowd and marries him. The next day, her manager scrambles to fix the mess, but Kat decides not to end the marriage, instead turning Charlie’s life into a whirlwind of paparazzi and press appearances.
It doesn’t take long for Charlie to become totally overwhelmed by the chaos of Kat’s life. Every minute is scheduled and filmed and posted on social media. Compared with Charlie’s simple life of teaching and math club and walking his dog, it’s an absolute circus. And, faced with the flurry of activity and the constant attention, Wilson’s Charlie is just as uncomfortable and awkward as you’d expect.
Still, there’s something about this strange couple that you can’t help but love. Charlie’s self-conscious sense of humor charms Kat. His hair may be distractingly shaggy, but he’s kind and thoughtful and supportive in his own quirky way—and he treats Kat like a human being instead of a celebrity. Kat, meanwhile, is playful and upbeat, despite all that she’s endured—and she’s perfectly comfortable connecting with Charlie’s lovable group of math nerds. Somehow, this glamorous superstar and this scruffy, old-school teacher—these extreme opposites—just seem to work.
The story of this unlikely pair and the ups and downs of their relationship makes for a warm, fuzzy, and entirely predictable chick flick. The main characters are lovable, the supporting cast brings the right amount of warmth and humor (even Sarah Silverman, who’s surprisingly restrained as Charlie’s friend and coworker), and the relationship challenges are never too great to overcome.
With its music and laughs and its fairy tale romance, Marry Me is as cozy and comfortable as a favorite old blanket. It may not have anything new to offer to the romantic comedy genre, but it’s a great Valentine’s weekend pick for hopeless romantics, J-Lo fans, and girls on a night out with their friends.
Marry Me opens in theaters on February 11, 2022.
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