So that “Made of Honor” movie came out today. I’m not planning on forking over $9 to see it. I can pretty much guess what’s going to happen in it based on the 30 second preview….
Patrick Dempsey harbors the lovey feelings for his longtime female best friend….just when he is about to spill the beans, the gal announces she A) has a new boyfriend B) is totally in love! C) is getting married! and D) Wants him to be her Maid of Honor!!!!.
Wacky hijinks ensue over the next hour while she prepares for the wedding and he decides whether he should tell her how he really feels. At the end, he does tell her, and then one of two things happen….she A) says “I’ve always felt that way too,” and they get together and get married or B) “I’ve always felt that way too”, but your opportunity is gone and I’m in love with my new man” and he realizes he just wants her to be happy and it ends up being a slightly less happy ending, but happy nonetheless. If its scenario B, he probably ends up falling for her wacky friend anyway.
The plot is strikingly similar to “My Best Friend’s Wedding”. But since all romantic comedies, even the good ones, are usually derivative anyway, I don’t find this that odd. They are predictable because that’s what people like. If a romantic comedy for some reason doesn’t have a happy ending, it is probably showing at your local independent cinema, starring lesser known actors who wear quirky clothes and like to collect vinyl.
If anyone has actually seen this movie, please let me know if I’m correct.
