There’s nothing quite as awkward as a wedding where no one seems to be having a good time—not the bride, not the groom, and certainly not the audience. Love Forever attempts to be a romantic comedy, but instead, it becomes an endurance test of clashing personalities, ill-fitting side plots, and humor that falls flat.
At the center of this chaotic wedding are Samuel and Hanna, two lovers whose families couldn’t be more at odds. Samuel’s parents are deeply traditional, insisting on customs and names that make everyone squirm, while Hanna’s parents openly mock these traditions, making things even more unbearable. Instead of generating comedic tension, these opposing forces create an atmosphere of pure discomfort, dragging down the already shaky foundation of the story.
But the dysfunction doesn’t end there. Samuel’s brother, Christian (Vilhelm Blomgren), is a walking cringe-fest, offering crude jokes that do little but embarrass his brother and test the audience’s patience. Meanwhile, Hanna’s best friend, Linda (Doreen Ndagire), exists in the story solely to remind everyone that she once had a connection with Samuel’s best friend, Marco (Philip Oros). The sheer amount of attention dedicated to Linda and Marco’s unresolved feelings suggests that the movie might have been better off focusing on them instead. Their longing gazes over Linda’s awful current boyfriend, and the constant reminder that she and Marco are obviously meant to be together overshadow the main couple’s dull relationship.
The wedding itself feels more like an afterthought. Rather than building up to a heartfelt climax, Love Forever meanders through a series of cliche mishaps and uninspired speeches. The narrative doesn’t give Samuel and Hanna much to work with, making it difficult to root for their happily ever after. Their chemistry is practically nonexistent, and their screen time together is shockingly sparse for a movie that’s supposed to be about their love story. To make matters worse, the timeline of their relationship is completely unconvincing—Hanna and Samuel have only been together for a year, and she has never even met his overbearing family before agreeing to get married in their remote land. The whole setup feels more like a disaster waiting to happen than a romantic dream.
Adding to the film’s frustrations is its pacing. Every six minutes, like clockwork, a corny one-liner awkwardly ends a scene, followed by a painfully predictable English folk-pop song or a forgettable instrumental track. This pattern disrupts any natural flow, making the film feel more like a collection of disconnected vignettes rather than a cohesive story. The overuse of musical interludes quickly grows tiresome, emphasizing just how little substance Love Forever actually has.
Ultimately, Love Forever fails to deliver on its promises of romance or comedy. Instead, it’s a frustrating, disjointed experience that squanders its potential with underdeveloped characters, an uninspired romance, and a narrative that seems more interested in its side plots than its central love story. By the time the credits roll, the only thing Love Forever leaves you with is the relief that it’s finally over.
Final Score- [3/10]
Reviewed by - Neerja Choudhuri
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Publisher at Midgard Times