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Critics Pan Rebel Wilson’s Bride Hard Ahead of June 20 Release

Early reviews fault the action-comedy for disjointed storytelling, flat humor alongside subpar visual effects.

This image released by Magenta Light Studios shows Rebel Wilson, left, and Anna Camp in a scene from "Bride Hard." (Magenta Light Studios via AP)
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Rebel Wilson in 'Bride Hard' (Magenta Light Studios)

Overview

  • Directed by Simon West, the film casts Rebel Wilson as a secret agent who must save a wedding from armed mercenaries.
  • Reviewers criticize the narrative for its haphazard scene sequencing and apparent absence of a cohesive script.
  • Action sequences receive particular criticism for unconvincing choreography and low-grade visual effects.
  • Supporting performances from Anna Camp, Stephen Dorff and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are deemed underwritten and largely decorative.
  • Rated R for sexual references and violence, the film blends adult-oriented humor with high-impact action.