Film

Love, Weddings & Other Disasters

Name: Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 2020
Cast: Diane Keaton, Jeremy Irons, Maggie Grace, Diego Boneta, Andrew Bachelor

Romantic comedy

A ensemble romantic comedy following four mismatched New Yorkers navigating love and relationships. It's a warm, lightweight watch with the appealing setup of an interconnected cast, though the execution is thin and the jokes land unevenly. For viewers who want familiar comfort food with Diane Keaton, not much else required.

TMDb rating

3.0

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