Rhiannon Hendricks
The Wedding Ringer is a 2015 comedy film starring Kevin Hart and Josh Gad. The film follows Doug Harris, a socially awkward man who is engaged to be married but doesn't have any friends to fill the groomsmen's spots. Desperate for a solution, Doug hires Jimmy Callahan, the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need. As the wedding day approaches, Doug and Jimmy's fake relationship turns into a genuine bromance. But when Doug begins to have doubts, Jimmy must prove his worth as a best man. So, how does it all end?
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, Romance |
| Plot | A socially awkward man, Doug, hires a professional best man, Jimmy, and his team to fill the seven groomsmen spots at his wedding. |
| Ending | Doug reveals that he and his bride aren't married and that his groomsmen are fake. He pays Jimmy, and they accept each other's friendship. They use Doug's honeymoon tickets for a guy's trip. |
| Release Date | 16 January 2015 |
| Reception | Mixed reviews, with some praising the humour and others criticising the premise and acting. |
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What You'll Learn
Doug's bachelor party prank gone wrong
Doug Harris is a successful but socially awkward accountant who is about to marry Gretchen Palmer, a woman he believes is out of his league. However, Doug has a problem: he doesn't have any friends to fill the seven groomsmen spots or anyone to be his best man. Desperate, he turns to Jimmy Callahan, owner of Best Man Inc., a company that provides attendants for grooms without friends.
Doug and Jimmy strike a deal, and Jimmy agrees to be Doug's best man for $50,000 and all expenses paid. Jimmy then sets about recruiting groomsmen for Doug, including Fitzgibbons, a criminal who has escaped from federal prison, Lurch, a plumber trying to get away from his nagging wife, and Reggie, an airline security agent who is tempted by the promise of good food.
At Doug's bachelor party, a prank involving peanut butter, a dog, and a blindfolded Doug goes awry, and he has to be rushed to the hospital. This incident likely involves a dog licking peanut butter off Doug's genitals, as described in some reviews of the film.
Despite this setback, Doug and Jimmy's friendship grows, and they eventually accept each other as friends. Doug also finds romance with Nadia, whom he meets at his bachelor party. In the end, Doug and his groomsmen escape and use Doug's honeymoon tickets for a guys' trip, where they party on the plane.
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Doug's insecurities about his wedding
Doug is a successful and wealthy businessman who is set to marry his dream girl, Gretchen. However, as the wedding day approaches, Doug is plagued by insecurities and doubts. He has always struggled with social interactions and making friends, and he fears that his lack of close relationships will be exposed at the wedding. Doug is worried that he won't fit in with Gretchen's friends and family and that his own lack of a strong social circle will be glaringly obvious. He knows that Gretchen has a large and tight-knit group of friends, and he is nervous about measuring up and fitting in with them.
Another source of insecurity for Doug is his non-traditional path to finding a best man. Doug has never had many close friends, and he worries that this reflects poorly on him. He knows that typically, the role of best man is filled by a close friend or family member, but he has had to resort to hiring a stranger, Jimmy, to fill the role. Doug is self-conscious about this arrangement and fears that people will judge him for not having any real friends. He is also anxious about how Jimmy, with his very different background and personality, will fit in with the wedding party and guests.
As the wedding draws nearer, Doug's insecurities intensify. He worries that he is not good enough for Gretchen and that their relationship is too good to be true. Doug fears that he will somehow mess things up or that people will see that he doesn't deserve her. He is also anxious about the wedding ceremony and reception, wondering if he will say or do the right things and if people will enjoy themselves. Doug wants everything to be perfect and is concerned that any misstep on his part will ruin the day.
Additionally, Doug has concerns about his ability to live up to Gretchen's expectations and those of her family and friends. He knows that Gretchen comes from a different background than him and has certain traditions and values that are important to her. Doug is unsure if he fully understands and can meet these expectations, especially when it comes to fitting in with her social circle. He wants to make Gretchen and her loved ones happy, but his insecurity about his own social skills and background makes him doubt his ability to do so.
Underlying all of these insecurities is Doug's fear of abandonment. He worries that if he can't measure up or fit in, Gretchen or her friends and family might realize they don't really want him around. This fear is exacerbated by his lack of close friends, as he has no strong support system to fall back on if things go wrong. Doug's insecurities ultimately stem from his desire for acceptance and love, and his deep-rooted fear of losing what he has found with Gretchen.
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Jimmy's recruitment of groomsmen
With his wedding fast approaching, Doug Harris finds himself in a fix. He has no groomsmen and no best man. He is introduced to Jimmy Callahan, who runs a company that provides best men and groomsmen for grooms in need. Doug decides to hire Jimmy, offering him $50,000 and all expenses paid.
Jimmy first recruits some of his former friends. The first is Fitzgibbons, a criminal who escaped from federal prison. Fitzgibbons agrees to be a groomsman because there will be seven bridesmaids to hit on. Next, Jimmy recruits Lurch, a plumber who wants to get away from his nagging wife. Lastly, he brings in Reggie, an airline security agent who is tempted by the promise of good food.
Jimmy, along with his secretary Doris, Fitzgibbons, Lurch, and Reggie, then interview people to fill the remaining spots. They choose Kip, a handsome man with a stutter, Endo, who has three testicles, and Bronstein, who can dislocate his arms and shoulders on command.
Doris gives them all fake identities, with famous last names of Los Angeles sports figures, which they have to memorise. Jimmy then takes the groomsmen on fake photo shoots of skydiving, scuba diving, bowling, running a marathon, and climbing mountains.
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Jimmy's speech at the wedding
Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for coming here today to celebrate Doug and Gretchen's wedding. I'm Jimmy, and I'm honoured to stand here as Doug's best man.
Doug, my brother, I've known you for a few weeks now, and in that time, I've seen a man who is kind, generous, and full of love for his bride. I remember when we first met, and you told me about your dilemma. You had found the woman of your dreams, but you didn't have any groomsmen. Well, my friend, I'm glad I was able to help you out and stand here with you today.
As I've gotten to know Doug, I've seen his passion for life and his dedication to making Gretchen's dreams come true. He is a man who will go to great lengths to ensure that his bride has the fairytale wedding she deserves. And let me tell you, it hasn't been an easy journey. From dealing with the challenges of planning a wedding to overcoming his own insecurities, Doug has shown strength and determination.
I remember when Doug first told me about Gretchen, and how he felt like she was out of his league. But let me tell you, Doug, you are an incredible man, and Gretchen is lucky to have you. It just goes to show that love knows no bounds and that sometimes the most unexpected pairings can be the most perfect.
So, to the happy couple, I wish you all the best for your future together. May your love continue to grow and flourish. Cheers to the bride and groom!
At this point in the speech, Doug interrupts and reveals that he and Gretchen aren't actually married, as "Bic" is not a real priest. He also discloses that his groomsmen are fake. Chaos ensues, and Jimmy, Doug, and the groomsmen make a hasty escape.
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Doug and Jimmy's friendship
Doug Harris is a socially awkward groom-to-be who has no friends to fill the seven groomsmen spots at his wedding. He is set to marry Gretchen Palmer, a woman he believes is out of his league. Doug's wedding planner, Edmundo, suggests he hire a professional best man and directs him to Jimmy Callahan, owner of Best Man Inc., a company that provides attendants for friendless grooms.
Doug offers Jimmy $50,000 to be his best man, to which Jimmy eventually agrees. Jimmy then recruits former friends to be groomsmen, including Fitzgibbons, a criminal who escaped from federal prison, Lurch, a plumber trying to get away from his nagging wife, and Reggie, an airline security agent who agrees because there will be good food. They interview people to fill the remaining spots, choosing Kip, a sexy man with a stutter, Endo, who has three testicles, and Bronstein, who can dislocate his arms and legs.
Despite their initial agreement, Doug and Jimmy's friendship extends beyond the wedding. When Doug calls off the wedding, Jimmy asks Gretchen's sister, Allison, on a date. Doug pays Jimmy the promised $50,000, and they accept each other's friendship. They even go on a guy trip to Tahiti using Doug's first-class honeymoon tickets, bringing along the groomsmen, Edmundo, Doris, and Nadia, who begins a romance with Doug.
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Frequently asked questions
Doug reveals to everyone at the wedding that his groomsmen are fake and that he and Gretchen aren't married because Bic isn't a real priest. He pays Jimmy his $50,000 fee and they accept each other as friends. They then use Doug's honeymoon tickets to Tahiti for a guys' trip.
Kevin Hart and Josh Gad star as Jimmy Callahan and Doug Harris, respectively.
'The Wedding Ringer' is about a socially awkward man, Doug Harris, who is about to get married but doesn't have any friends to be his groomsmen. He hires a professional best man, Jimmy Callahan, and his team to give his fiancée the wedding of her dreams.
