Movie #1910 ........................."Wedding Palace" (HBO on demand)

Movie #1910 "Wedding Palace" (HBO on demand) this film was pretty broad in its comedy --- it opens with a tiny south korean baby celebrating his first birthday, and he's supposed to pick something from the table in front of him that will foretell what is in store for his life --- like money, jewels, etc.  But this kid gets something out of his mother's purse right next to the table and the family yells("cursed")  And the curse is he has to marry by age 30 --- well, by age 29, he hasn't found anyone and his parents have been working on it fast and furious, and on one of these dates, he mets a wonderful girl.  They spend time talking (they have minimal time because he is in Seoul for just a short time)  he goes back to work and they date on the internet and because he needs to bet married (remember the curse?) he proposes rather quickly on line and she comes to visit ----- with a surprise that throws a hitch in the marriage ceremony plans.  The surprise that is thrown at us in the last 20 minutes or so is a bit controversial, esp. with the casting -- I don't want to say too much more about it, but I was uncomfortable watching the last part --- Yes, like Hallmark movies, the guy learns that the surprise thing isn't all that important because of being in love with her, so the theme is strong, but for that reason and that it was a bit too silly for me, I'd only give it 3 out of 5.  And I don't recommend it. (unless I piqued your interest and you want to see what the surprise is!  ahah!)

'WEDDING PALACE"    2013    1 hour and 38 mins

After being abandoned at the altar, Jason courts the girl of his dreams in cyberspace. When she arrives in LA for their wedding, she turns out to be completely different than expected.

Director:

 Christine Yoo

Writers:

 Derek Draper (story), Robert Gardner (screenplay)  

Stars:

 Brian Tee, Hye-jeong Kang, Bobby Lee