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Five good reasons to stay single.
Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.
CinemaSerf
Apr 15, 2024 · via TMDB
Whilst this largely centres around the persona of "Charles" (Hugh Grant) it's really more the compendium of characters that makes this comedy work well. He is late for the first of the weddings, but that doesn't really matter except it's where he first espies "Carrie" (Andi MacDowell). A one night stand ensues and both seem to like the other, but nothing comes of it and we proceed to the next wedding, then the next. It's this third one that turns out to be her's - to a laird a little older than she. "Charles" is crestfallen but what to do? Might it be best to settle for someone else - even is she's not the one? Richard Curtis has written a gem of a comedy here, allowing a slew of characterful personalities to slot into the life of "Charles". The underused, brightly waist-coated, Simon Callow is probably my favourite. He and boyfriend "Matthew" (John Hannah) have an habit of exposing the more preposterous and yukkie sides of the wedding; the twee folk singers and the guests who overdo the free bar or think they are god's gift. Indeed, as much of this takes a swing at the whole symbolism and ceremony of marriage as it plays on the foibles and flaws of "Charles" and his friends. Rowan Atkinson's bumbling vicar "Gerald" has the pews in hysterics and Charlotte Coleman is great as the maybe a bit too frank "Scarlett". It pieces together a bit to serendipitously and I maybe don't need to hear the Wet Wet Wet song again any time soon, but it showcases a range British acting talent in an amiable and enjoyable fashion for two hours.
r96sk
Jan 26, 2021 · via TMDB
Good, if a little light on actual laughs. Hugh Grant is the best thing about <em>'Four Weddings and a Funeral'</em>, he gives an amusing performance. The plot is obvious and speaks for itself, it does lead to a few interesting shenanigans. Some of the dialogue is iffy, as is some of the editing though. None of the cast behind Grant stood out to me, with the exception of Rowan Atkinson; but that's only down to how well known he is in general, as here he is underused. I found Andie MacDowell's performance very wooden. I appreciate them not going the obvious route with Kristin Scott Thomas' character, even if it makes her Fiona redundant throughout. Just about serviceable, worth watching if only once.
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Hugh Grant
Charles
Andie MacDowell
Carrie
Kristin Scott Thomas
Fiona
Simon Callow
Gareth
James Fleet
Tom
John Hannah
Matthew
Charlotte Coleman
Scarlett
Corin Redgrave
Hamish
Rowan Atkinson
Father Gerald
Anna Chancellor
Henrietta
Timothy Walker
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Sara Crowe
Laura the Bride - Wedding One
Elspet Gray
Laura's Mother - Wedding One
Philip Voss
Laura's Father - Wedding One
Kenneth Griffith
Mad Old Man - Wedding One
Rupert Vansittart
George the Boor at The Boatman - Wedding One
Nicola Walker
Frightful Folk Duo - Wedding One
Paul Stacey
Frightful Folk Duo - Wedding One
Simon Kunz
John with the Unfaithful Wife - Wedding One
Michael Mears
Waiter at the Boatman - Wedding One
David Haig
Bernard the Groom - Wedding Two
Sophie Thompson
Lydia the Bride - Wedding Two
Robert Lang
Lord Hibbott - Wedding Two
Jeremy Kemp
Sir John Delaney - Wedding Two
Nigel Hastings
Tea-Tasting Alistair - Wedding Two
Emily Morgan
Vomiting Veronica - Wedding Two
Amanda Mealing
Naughty Nicki - Wedding Two
Polly Kemp
Miss Piggy - Wedding Two
Melissa Knatchbull
Mocking Martha - Wedding Two
Rosalie Crutchley
Mrs. Beaumont - Wedding Two
Hannah Taylor-Gordon
Young Bridesmaid - Wedding Two
Bernice Stegers
Shop Assistant - Wedding Three
Ken Drury
Vicar - Wedding Three
Struan Rodger
Best Man - Wedding Three
Pat Starr
Gareth's Dancing Partner - Wedding Three
Neville Phillips
Vicar - Funeral
Richard Butler
Vicar - Wedding Four
Mark Chapman
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Philip Stone
Wedding Guest - Wedding Three (uncredited)
Simon Finney
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Lindy Hemming
Costume Design
Mike Newell
Director
Richard Curtis
Co-Executive Producer
Eric Fellner
Executive Producer
Tim Bevan
Executive Producer
Richard Curtis
Writer
Jan 20, 1994
Sundance Film Festival
Mar 9, 1994
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