And So to Wed: A weirdly specific hostage situation

Is it worth your time?

Look, if you have twenty minutes and a weird craving for black-and-white desperation, sure, click play. If you need a movie that makes logical sense, skip it. It’s for the folks who love those old-timey shorts that feel like they were written on the back of a cocktail napkin.

The premise is pure chaos. Jack is broke, which is the classic setup for these things. He thinks a mail-order wife is the ticket out of poverty. Instead, he gets a house full of people who clearly haven't been waiting for him. 😅

The wrestler situation

The highlight is obviously the ex-husband. He’s a wrestler, and the movie makes sure you know it by having him loom over everyone else in the frame. It’s funny how he just stands there, looking like he’s ready to put the mailman in a headlock. The way the camera lingers on his expressions is… something.

It’s not as polished as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, but that’s kind of the point, right? It feels thrown together. Like they just found a set, grabbed a few guys, and told them to act like they’re mad at each other.

• The pacing is frantic.
• Nobody talks like a real person.
• The living room set looks like it’s held together by tape.

There’s a moment where the son starts yelling, and honestly, I couldn't tell if he was acting or just tired of the script. It’s brutally honest in its low budget. You can almost see the director checking his watch in the background, hoping to wrap by lunch.

I wouldn't call this a masterpiece, but it’s got a weird energy. It’s not trying to be The Man Who Played God or anything heavy. It’s just people yelling in a house until the credits roll. Sometimes that’s enough. 🤷‍♂️

Don't expect a deep dive into the human condition. Just expect a lot of doors slamming and a guy in a suit looking very, very regretful about his life choices.