**Coconutdaddy’s Movie Pick: *So I Married an Axe Murderer* (1993) – Love, Marriage, and Possibly Murder**
Who doesn’t love a good romantic comedy… with a little side of serial killer suspicion? Coconutdaddy’s latest movie pick, *So I Married an Axe Murderer*, delivers just that—a quirky mix of love, family drama, and the constant fear that your new spouse might just be a homicidal maniac. I mean, isn’t that the American dream?
**The Plot: Till Death (Literally) Do Us Part**
In this Mike Myers cult classic, Myers plays Charlie MacKenzie, a beat poet in San Francisco with a fear of commitment so intense it could only be matched by a fear of, say, marrying a woman who murders all her previous husbands. Enter Harriet (Nancy Travis), a sweet, charming butcher (yes, a butcher), who seems perfect in every way. Except, of course, for the slight chance that she’s the notorious “Mrs. X,” a woman who butchers her husbands after the honeymoon phase is over. You know, just your average relationship dilemma.
**Mike Myers: Beat Poet or Just Beat?**
Before Mike Myers was *literally* everyone in *Austin Powers*, he was trying to convince us he was a tortured soul reciting poetry at hipster coffee shops. And let me tell you, there’s nothing funnier than watching Myers attempt to channel his inner artist with lines like “Woman! Wo-man! Woe-man…” Coconutdaddy would argue that Myers gives one of his most underrated performances here—not because of his poetry (thankfully), but because he somehow manages to make a guy who thinks he’s dating a serial killer seem relatable.
And in typical Myers fashion, he doesn’t stop at playing just one character. Oh no, we also get the pleasure of meeting Charlie’s over-the-top, kilt-wearing, *extremely* Scottish father, Stuart MacKenzie. Imagine if Braveheart had too much haggis and was obsessed with conspiracy theories, and you’ve got Stuart. Coconutdaddy would call him the movie’s true hero, if only for his epic rants about the *real* size of Colonel Sanders’ head.
**Harriet: Sweet, or Sweetly Psycho?**
Now, let’s talk about Nancy Travis as Harriet. She’s a butcher who works with raw meat all day (symbolism alert!), and she might be butchering more than just your local deli order. Coconutdaddy loves a good femme fatale, and Harriet is the ultimate suburban dream turned nightmare. She’s funny, she’s mysterious, and she’s got that slightly too-perfect vibe that screams, “There’s probably an axe in the trunk of her car.”
Charlie, naturally, falls head over heels for Harriet—because who wouldn’t fall for someone who may or may not have buried her last three husbands in the backyard? It’s a rom-com with a body count! And hey, at least Harriet can handle a knife.
**The Supporting Cast of Lunacy**
No review of *So I Married an Axe Murderer* would be complete without a shout-out to the supporting cast of misfits. Alan Arkin as the world’s most *terribly nice* police captain is the comedic gift that keeps on giving. Instead of the usual grizzled, tough-as-nails cop boss, Arkin plays it like he’s your kindly neighbor who’d rather offer cookies than issue an arrest warrant. Coconutdaddy would say this is the kind of boss we all need in our lives—someone who’s more concerned about your feelings than catching criminals.
Then there’s Anthony LaPaglia as Tony, Charlie’s best friend and a detective who’s stuck in a B-plot about wanting to be Dirty Harry but ending up more like Barney Fife. His attempts at bringing tough-guy energy to this quirky little world are what give this movie its extra slice of comedic charm. Coconutdaddy would probably argue that Tony is the perfect foil to Charlie’s paranoia—if only because he seems to think a serial killer girlfriend is a *fun* problem to have.
**Rom-Com Meets True Crime**
*So I Married an Axe Murderer* is the perfect blend of rom-com absurdity and true crime shenanigans, way before *Dateline* and podcasts made serial killers part of everyone’s evening entertainment. Coconutdaddy would likely point out that this film is the precursor to every Netflix docuseries where you wonder if your significant other is just *too* good to be true. The movie gives you the warm fuzzies of a rom-com, then immediately hits you with, “Hey, maybe she’s a cold-blooded killer!” It’s the ultimate date night movie—especially if you like living on the edge of potential doom.
**Coconutdaddy's Final Take**
At its core, *So I Married an Axe Murderer* is a film about trust, love, and keeping one eye open while you sleep next to your new spouse. It’s a delightful mix of bizarre comedy, a dash of thriller, and a healthy dose of “maybe just break up now before the hatchet gets involved.” Mike Myers brings his signature brand of oddball humor, Nancy Travis is the perfect blend of sweetness and possible murderer vibes, and the supporting cast adds layers of hilarity to what should be a simple love story—if simple love stories involved hatchets.
So grab your popcorn, maybe double-check your partner’s browsing history (just in case), and enjoy Coconutdaddy’s pick. Because, really, nothing says romance like suspicion, sharp objects, and a little murderous mystery. 🔪💔🍿
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