See a romantic comedy It is always an excellent plan, as it usually offers an optimistic and very entertaining story that reminds us of the most beautiful aspects of being in love. Although most of these films offer dream love stories that may seem distant to many, there are also films that are much more realistic and allow us to feel identified with their characters.
And if you are looking for one romantic comedy more “realistic”, then you're going to want to run to the catalog of Maxbecause in its catalog there is a film that will definitely revive the nightmare of any woman: meeting her mother-in-law. We are talking about If you get married… I'll kill you (Monster-in-Law), the 2005 film directed by Robert Luketic.
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Thus we meet Charlotte “Charlie” Cantilini, an aspiring fashion designer who seems to have given up on love, until she meets Kevin, a handsome doctor who seems to be the man of her dreams. However, their idyllic romance quickly turns into a nightmare when Charlie meets Viola, Kevin's mother, who completely disapproves of her and is determined to separate them.
If you get married… I'll kill you It stands out for having a luxury cast, since while the main couple is played by Jennifer Lopez and Michael Vartan; The role of Viola fell into the hands of Jane Fonda, becoming her first film after a fifteen-year acting hiatus. The rest of the cast includes Wanda Sykes, Adam Scott and Monet Mazur, among others.
Despite having all the elements to succeed, such as a luxury cast and a renowned director in the genre (Robert Luketic also directed Legally blonde y The harsh truth); The film failed to convince experts, who negatively criticized its script and some performances, with the exception of Jane Fonda, who was highly praised.
Still, the romantic comedy was a huge success at the box office, and today it is the perfect option to watch on Max. If you have been in a relationship or have had a delicate relationship with your mother-in-law, this film will definitely bring back memories and make you empathize with its protagonist. It is a fun film that will help you pass the time for a couple of hours. Don't miss it!
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