"Weddings are an act of performance. Whatever variations there may be in the details of that performance, expectations exist and surprises are rare."
"Charlie, a handsome bumbling Brit, crafts a scenario of mild deception to hit on Emma, the bookish beautiful American he spies in a coffee shop."
"During a final menu tasting session, Charlie and Emma confess the 'worst thing [they've] ever done,' revealing unique variations of cringe ranging from selfish to downright cruel."
"Emma's admission is jaw-dropping; when she was 15, she says sheepishly, she 'almost did a mass shooting.' Yes, she's serious."
Weddings are portrayed as performances filled with expectations and surprises. The film, directed by Kristoffer Borgli, humorously examines the strains of relationship performance. It follows Charlie and Emma, who meet under awkward circumstances and quickly fall in love. However, during a drunken confession session before their wedding, they reveal troubling secrets, including Emma's shocking admission about a past incident. This moment highlights the complexities and hidden truths within relationships, challenging the idealized notions of love and commitment.
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