directed by Jeffrey Blitz
It’s not such a new production but somehow I missed it for a few years. Luckily, I’ve finally seen it and can recommend it to you as a guilty pleasure film for a relaxing evening. At first we have a protagonist, Eloise (Anna Kendrick), but I feel like later we’re following several people and enjoying the story from various perspectives. Still, back to Eloise, she’s a young woman who’s just received an invitation for her old friend’s wedding. How awkward the invitation is, considering the fact that Eloise was supposed to be the maid of honour, but that changed after Teddy (Wyatt Russell) broke up with her. And Teddy is the brother of the bride. So, you know, not the best circumstances, if you ask me. However, Eloise decides to attend the wedding either way. At the venue, she realises that they’ve chosen the worst table for her – table 19, which is basically for all the people that showed up but shouldn’t. There she meets very random individuals who are all feeling quite uncomfortable and misfit. And obviously, Eloise has to watch her ex-boyfriend having a lot of fun, while she’s pretending to be over him and moved on in life. Luckily, all those random people at table 19 seem to be much concerned about her and, despite everything, they become some kind of team in order to survive the wedding. I have to say that the ending is rather strange and quite disappointing, but that’s just my opinion. Overall, however, it’s an adorable comedy with several really funny texts that may cheer you up, especially if you’re one of those people who feel awkward at weddings. Taking things to a deeper level, I liked the contrast between the pure happiness that the married couple with their main guests share and all those random people from table 19 who are far from being perfect, yet support each other in accepting their flaws or differences. If you ask me, I’d totally want to be seated at table 19. Even if you can smell the toilets from there… but you can always steal some food and smoke something in your room, right? You’ll get it when you see the film. Enjoy!
My rating: 6/10
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I have nothing to watch 