ALMOST MARRIED

Cinemavixion Review

Ben Cookson's 2014 British comedy "Almost Married" attempts to navigate the delicate, and often fraught, terrain of pre-nuptial anxieties through a rather unconventional premise. The film centers on Kyle, whose stag-do takes a decidedly unfortunate turn when he contracts a sexually transmitted disease, rendering him unable to consummate his marriage with his fiancée, Lydia, in the crucial period leading up to their wedding. This predicament forms the comedic, albeit risqué, engine of the narrative. Starring Philip McGinley as Kyle, Mark Stobbart, and Emily Atack as Lydia, the film is anchored by its ensemble cast's efforts to sell the high-concept absurdity. While "Almost Married" garnered a modest reception, evidenced by its 4.5/10 rating on IMDb and a 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, it offers a particular brand of humor that may appeal to those seeking a raunchier, more direct comedic style. The film's exploration of intimacy, commitment, and the unforeseen obstacles that can derail even the most planned-out unions provides a basis for its comedic scenarios, even if the execution has been met with mixed critical responses.