License to Wed is a romantic comedy film released in 2007, directed by Ken Kwapis and starring Mandy Moore and John Krasinski as the engaged couple, Sadie Jones and Ben Murphy. The movie centers around the couple's struggle to pass Reverend Frank's marriage preparation course, which involves various challenges designed to test their compatibility and commitment to each other.
The couple, who are deeply in love, are excited to get married, but Reverend Frank, who is played by Robin Williams, tells them that before he can bless their union, they must complete his rigorous marriage preparation course. The course involves attending classes that cover important aspects of marriage such as communication, finances, and sex, as well as completing homework assignments that test their patience and willingness to compromise.
However, Reverend Frank's methods are unorthodox and often absurd, such as placing a camera in the couple's bedroom to monitor their intimacy, requiring them to care for robotic babies to simulate the experience of parenthood, and even forcing them to go on a "date" with an elderly couple who argue constantly in front of them.
As Ben and Sadie struggle to keep up with the Reverend's demands, they begin to question whether their love is strong enough to withstand the challenges he has put before them. Meanwhile, Reverend Frank's motivation for putting the couple through this ordeal becomes clearer, and he reveals his own personal stake in their marriage.
The movie features a standout performance by the late Robin Williams, as well as a memorable supporting cast including Josh Flitter, Christine Taylor, and Eric Christian Olsen. In the end, License to Wed offers a heartwarming story of two people who are willing to do whatever it takes to find true love and happiness, even if it means enduring some wacky and outrageous obstacles along the way.
