Parents' Guide to Shotgun Wedding

Parents need to know that Shotgun Wedding is an over-the-top romantic action comedy starring Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel as a couple whose dream wedding is derailed by pirates. Much of the iffy behavior stems from the likable, aspirational lead characters, who celebrate killing their adversaries (how they do it is intended to be comedic in its shock value and includes some raw, bloody injuries). They also exchange some racy lines and incorporate strong language into their daily speech ("a--hole," "bitch," "s--t," and many uses of "f--k"). Adults drink at a celebration; one character talks about a regrettable decision made because she had too much. In a scene in which her character is playfully trying to bed her groom-to be, Lopez strips down to her underwear and pops her bottom for the camera. But it should be noted that this can also be seen as positive age representation, as her character is clear about the fact that she's over 50. The setting is a resort in the Philippines, and between the Latina bride and her family, Lenny Kravitz as the coolest ex-boyfriend you can imagine, and the capable, considerate Filipino characters, the cast is noticeably diverse.

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