Shotgun Wedding
"Save the day."
Darcy Rivera and Tom Fowler head to a sun drenched destination to celebrate with their families watching. Darcy, a poised planner who wants everything to be perfect, and Tom, charming but worried about the guest list, are determined to start married life in style. Just as the ceremony is about to... Read more
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About Shotgun Wedding
Darcy Rivera and Tom Fowler head to a sun drenched destination to celebrate with their families watching. Darcy, a poised planner who wants everything to be perfect, and Tom, charming but worried about the guest list, are determined to start married life in style. Just as the ceremony is about to begin, the entire party is seized by armed captors, turning a joyful moment into a high tension hostage situation. With everyone at risk, the couple must improvise under pressure and keep their loved ones safe while navigating a chaotic sequence of escapes and clever stunts. As loyalties clash and tempers flare, Darcy and Tom discover what truly matters when the day goes completely off script.
Directed by Jason Moore, Shotgun Wedding leans on Mark Hammer's premise to deliver brisk comedy, bright color, and pop energy for a wide audience seeking a lighthearted escape. The production favors practical stunts and set pieces that keep pacing quick.
Box Office: Worldwide gross around 4,495,365 dollars, signaling a modest return for a star driven comedy. The numbers reflect a film released with limited box office impact, yet it found an audience seeking light hearted action and romance this year.
Awards: There were no major nominations or wins for this film at top ceremonies. It did not appear on prominent year end lists, and industry awards did not recognize it beyond routine festival coverage. Some outlets noted its fans' enthusiasm but didn't budge into the awards scene that year overall.
Reception & Themes: Critics offered mixed verdicts, praising Lopez's energy and the film's brisk setup while noting tonal shifts and familiar action beats. The story uses chaos to explore commitment under pressure, family loyalties, and the idea that love can survive chaotic moments. Audience responses skew toward a breezy escape rather than deep social commentary, with Lopez driving many laughs.
What Viewers Are Saying
Audiences say Shotgun Wedding leans into goofy humor and has real chemistry between Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel, with Jennifer Coolidge delivering some of the best laughs. Some viewers feel the hostage plot and tonal shifts don’t quite land, coming off as repetitive or too silly to take seriously. Still, Coolidge and Lenny Kravitz pop off the screen and Lopez keeps the energy high even when the script overplays its bits.
Details
- Release Date
- December 28, 2022
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Rating
- R
- User Ratings
- 1,277 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Action, Comedy, Romance
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Mandeville Films +1 more
- Box Office
- $4,495,365
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Jennifer Lopez
Darcy Rivera
Josh Duhamel
Tom Fowler
Lenny Kravitz
Sean Hawkins
Jennifer Coolidge
Carol Fowler
Sônia Braga
Renata Ortiz
Cheech Marin
Robert Rivera
Steve Coulter
Larry Fowler
D'Arcy Carden
Harriet
Callie Hernandez
Jamie Rivera
Desmin Borges
Ricky Silver
Director: Jason Moore
Written by: Mark Hammer