Shotgun Wedding (2022)

Shotgun Wedding is the kind of glossy, crowd-pleasing escapism that knows exactly what it is: a romantic comedy with a pulpy action streak, powered by Jennifer Lopez’s movie-star confidence and a game, likable Josh Duhamel who keeps the banter lively when the bullets start flying. Director Jason Moore keeps the tone breezy and mischievous, letting relationship squabbles and family chaos collide with just-enough mayhem to feel like a vacation that went hilariously off the rails. It’s not a grounded thriller and it’s not a pure rom-com either, but if you’re in the mood for charm, chemistry, and a few satisfyingly ridiculous set pieces (plus Jennifer Coolidge popping in to steal moments), it’s an easy, fun watch. Just know it earns its R rating with some strong language and spurts of violence, so it’s best enjoyed with an audience who’s on board for a slightly bloodier, sillier date-night ride.

Shotgun Wedding is clearly trying to mash up a glossy destination rom-com with a hostage-action caper, giving Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel a chance to bicker, bond, and kick their way back to “I do.” The problem is the tone swings wildly—one minute it wants cute wedding chaos, the next it’s leaning into surprisingly bloody violence—so the jokes often land with a thud and the pacing feels more like a checklist of set pieces than a story. If you’re hoping for sharp comedy, real romantic spark, or anything remotely unpredictable, this will likely feel generic and oddly strained. But if you just want a breezy, undemanding star vehicle with a few energetic action beats and vacation-postcard scenery, it’s serviceable enough for a low-expectations watch.