Do You Take This Man (2017)

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When a gay couple's impending wedding hits a snag, the grooms must rely on their friends and family to see them through.

Film Synopsis
"Do You Take This Man" is a 2017 drama movie directed by Joshua Tunick starring Anthony Rapp, Jonathan Bennett, Alyson Hannigan, and Thomas Dekker. The story focuses on an engaged couple, Daniel, and Christopher, to be trustees of everyday-love as they navigate through the day prior to their wedding event. These two nearly-weds aim to overcome unexpected barriers that threaten their marriage plans.

Story
The film starts by introducing viewers to Christopher (Anthony Rapp), a 40-year-old writer, and Daniel (Jonathan Bennett), a guy in his 30s who will become a stepfather to a teenager. The film is set a day prior to their wedding event, where liked ones collect around this couple to celebrate their journey together.

However, as the day progresses, emotions increase. Aginst existing tensions between good friends and family members, Daniel disappears, leaving everybody, particularly Christopher, in a state of confusion and worry. Disputes uncover, and different characters check out individual battles as they try to understand why Daniel has vanished.

The Characters
Anthony Rapp as Christopher brings quality on-screen, handling pre-wedding stress and anxieties while trying to manage his relationships with other characters in the story. Jonathan Bennett as Daniel presents an intricate character managing his relationship, past, and the upcoming duties that come with the marital relationship.

Alyson Hannigan plays as Christopher's little sibling who is facing her marital relationship problems. Thomas Dekker plays the character of Jacob, Daniel's soon-to-be-adopted kid undergoing teenage existential predicaments. Other characters involved have their own mix of personal, friendship, or marital problems creating a rich scheme of human battles and stories.

Themes
"Do You Take This Man" concentrates on relationships and the sincere human emotions that include them. It uniquely portrays the truth of declining to back down from love, in spite of all the difficulties that inevitably appear. This film stresses the significance of communication and forgiveness in relationships and how one's past does not always specify one's future.

Conclusion
"Do You Take This Man" is a heartfelt film that checks out love in all its complexity and nuance. It acts as a suggestion that love, despite gender, is about understanding, trust, compromises, and always standing by each other in all situations. The film carries an emotional depth that engages the viewers, making it shine even more powerful. It motivates self-love and acceptance prior to extending it to another person, making it an engaging, thoughtful exploration of love and commitment. Despite the psychological rollercoaster, the film ends on a hopeful note, asserting that love really conquers all.

Vital Reception
While the film got a mixed reception from critics due to its sluggish pace, it was applauded for its profound representation of relationships, love, and dedication. The ensemble cast's efficiency was extremely appreciated, providing an impactful representation of different elements of human interaction and relationship characteristics. "Do You Take This Man" presents a genuine story that strikes home with audiences, resonating long after the screen goes dark. In spite of its occasional weak minutes, Joshua Tunick's film navigates the style of dedication with level of sensitivity, maturity, and appeal.

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