Almost Married (2014)

You won't be disappointed!

Good start, but then it gets ruined

Beautiful, moving film.

It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

Almost Married had been on my list of films my wife and I would one day get round to watching. I off course was judging the film poster and the trailer, expecting a typical narrative of a young couple about to get married, have a crisis, resolve it, and live happily ever after. I was so wrong! Director Ben Cookson film is a refreshing surprise. It is funny, but dig deeper and issues, of dishonesty, lies, deceit, and betrayal bubble to the surface.The film feels like an observational documentary, raw unrehearsed with a surprising ending. My wife and I enjoyed the story line and the friendship between Kyle and Javis. You only need to look at Kyle's expression at the very end to know the truth. Almost Married is a good investment of your time... so don't miss it!

Almost Married perfectly depicts "young" British culture with its hilarious yet disastrous consequences. Although the protagonist was male, I found myself laughing hysterically and connecting with Kyle as I followed his journey of desperation to uncover the truth related to that fateful night. The young British cast only added to the credibility of the film and their on screen chemistry helped me (and each member of the audience no doubt) relate to the characters and their story.The highlight of this comedy is that it does not push into the absurd - an irritating tactic used in so many other British comedies for a cheap laugh. It refines itself by touching on the darker moments within relationships and the boundaries of trust, whilst still retaining a decent level of humour.Definitely a film I'd highly recommend and I look forward to seeing what else the talented Ben Cookson has up his sleeve!

This film had me laughing from start to finish and there are enough clever plot turns to make it stand out from the usual type of Comedy Brit Flick. Phil McGinley, Emily Attack and Mark Stobbart are definitely actors to watch, all 3 of them carrying the film. Having said that, there are also some really brilliant moments involving the lead characters parents. That cringe worthy moment went future in laws discuss their beloved child's wedding.I will be really interested to see what the director Ben Cookson comes up with next. He has a natural flair for creating comedy with the camera and the locations/scene settings really add to the overall impact of the film.Recommend this film wholeheartedly.Should be at a cinema...on your TV sometime soon

If you like your comedies lude, crude and cringey, then this film is perfect for you. A truly British film, it is in-line with all of the best lads-flicks gross-out films like The Inbetweeners, American Pie, Farrelly brothers etc.One marriage, two mates and an STD threatening to ruin the big day, you can see the scope for stomach-turning gags, awkward conversations, lies, deceit from the synopsis and the film doesn't fail to deliver. Even though it probably is a film to watch with mates, I watched it with my wife and she really enjoyed it too. It did lead to a few uncomfortable questions about STDs, so if you've something to hide, best avoid...The central friendship between the two mates is excellent and the highlight of the film. There's a nice balance between p*ss-taking and friendship that keeps the narrative moving along.It also goes further than a simple gross-out film with twists and turns I didn't see coming - but I won't spoil it here. To be honest, I'm surprised this didn't get a huge release as it is one of those easy films to watch and plays to the very popular lads-culture from anywhere between mid-teens to mid-thirties, I reckon.If gross-out's your thing, it's perfect. If it's not, probably not your cup of (s)Tea(d). Enjoy!