Review of The Marrying Man (1991) by Caleb M — 01 Oct 2010
Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger help bring fun and lively chemistry to this throwback to classic screwballs comedies in the vein of It Happened One Night and The Philadelphia Story. The story wears thin after a while, but their chemistry and likability carry it through to a happy and enjoyable ending.
Simon's screenplay is peppered with the type of throwaway gags that litter the classics it emulates, though it doesn't shy away from expletives and sexual frankness. The miracle of this screenplay is how those R-rated moments are able to slip in without feeling vulgar or intrusive.
THe Marrying Man isn't a great romantic comedy, but it's a fun one, especially if you love either or both of these two stars.
This review of The Marrying Man (1991) was written by Caleb M on 01 Oct 2010.
The Marrying Man has generally received positive reviews.
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