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Summary: Frequently Watched Movies
Review: I frequently watch Four Weddings because it's a marvelously funny and classy movie. Several years ago I would never have believed that Hugh Grant could be a serious actor, but now I regard him as an excellent comedic actor, something like Cary Grant. His persona is similar to Cary Grant's: the handsome, appealing, but socially bungling playboy never-do-well. I love this persona, and I'm reminded of Cary Grant's movies with Irene Dunne.They are so hilarious because Dunne has a razor sharp wit and can put Grant in his place with her retorts.The cast of actors in Foour Weddngs is interesting because you have the upper class,the middle class, the intellectual, and the lower class represented. They don't mind mingling with each other, and they genuinely love one another. Hugh's lines are always funny, especially at the first reception. Another great moment of comedy is at the reception of Bernard's wedding when Hugh Grant is seated with old flames, and his indiscretions are brought up at the table by these former flames. Four Weddings is very balanced because there is a thread of sadness about the oneliness of the characters' not being married coarsing through the film, especially Hugh's character.Also, the death of the ebullient Garret, provides a wonderful foil to what might have become a silly film. Kristen's character is also sad because she never finds her love because she loves Hugh Grant's character. I wish that they would have fallen in love, instead of Andie McDowell's character. The film's music score is georgeous, also. Richard Rodney Bennett composed the music to Yanks, with Richard Gere and Lisa Eichorn. William Devane, and Vanessa Redgrave. Yanks is a great romantic movie.I highly recommend it, even if you don't think Gere a good actor. I freequently watch Four Weddings, and I heartily recommend it those who haven't view it or to those who need a romantic facelift. Ricky Wallace
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Summary: Hugh Grant playing Hugh Grant, as only he can
Review: A runaway bestseller of a romantic comedy in England's best tradition. Tongue-in-cheek performances by Hugh Grant playing the bumbling, shambling, confused, stammering, charming, adorable, hopeless man as only he can do it, and Andie MacDowell, who is as smooth and composed as Grant is most decidedly NOT. He's a confirmed bachelor going to friends' weddings when he runs into her, and then a funeral intervenes. Then her wedding. Then his upcoming one...
On and on it goes. We know how it's going to end. The surprising thing is that in spite of the predictability, it's full of pathos, charm, and some heartbreaking scenes that stick with viewers long after the final credits roll.
Don't miss it.
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Summary: I watch this once a month
Review: My title says it all. This film is a classic, especially for people who enjoy ensemble casts. No one character is stronger than another, even though Hugh Grant is the "big name." All the others are equally important to the purpose of this movie. The cinematography and art direction are beautiful -- it's a visually gorgeous film. The people are so quirky and wonderful, I found myself wanting to know them and spend time with them. Each time I watch this I'm sorry when it ends. Chick flick? Maybe, but I watch it over and over. A keeper.
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Summary: Four Weddings and a Funeral
Review: A delightful film funny, irreverant but with heart.
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Summary: Overhyped!
Review: Despite very witty and clever one-liners and an amazing cast, Four Weddings and a Funeral never really clicks and ends up as an ultimate disappointment. I had to see this because of its surrounding hype as the ultimate romantic comedy. I really wanted to love the film, and while I enjoyed it at first, it quickly fell flat. The story is a let down and a bit of a stretch. While none of the characters were fully developed, I found myself despising Andie McDowall's character and couldn't understand why Hugh Grant was so infatuated by her. Their entire romance consisted of run-ins at weddings and funerals, two of which were their own--it doesn't quite add up! Characters come and go way too fast and I had troubled telling most of them apart. Way too many characters, far more interesting than Grant and McDowall put together, are unfortunately wasted here, so the film can concentrate on the implausible romance between the British womanizer and his American love interest. UGH! Overall, this was very unsatisfying and overhyped, definitely not as good as it should have been or is reputed to be. MY Big Fat Greek Wedding, Monsoon Wedding, and hell, even Betsy's Wedding are recommended over this.
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Summary: Watchable and re-watchable!
Review: OK so this film may have been on TV quite a few times now, but you need to own a copy too. It's one of those films you can watch time and time again without getting tired of it. Every time I have seen this I have picked up something new. The film centres around the character of Charles, played by Hugh Grant, who sees his friends getting married (and in one case dying) which causes him to think about his own relationships and what the future has in store for him, while all the time making witty (and sometimes silly) comments on his friends' actions. While Grant is undoubtedly the star, this is to some extent an ensemble piece and there are delightful performances from John Hannah and Simon Callow in particular. Watch out for the late Charlotte Coleman as well. Andie MacDowell is the American here, yet does not seem at all out of place in the curious world of eccentricity, class, and tomfoolery into which she is thrown (I can say this, I am English!). The script is just brilliant, by Blackadder/Vicar Of Dibley writer Richard Curtis, and is another element that makes you want to watch the film again and again. Finally, the film has one great thing to recommend it, and that is a sympathetic deaf character who does not appear to have been put in the film solely because of his disability, and who is served well by a script that neither patronises nor ignores his deafness.
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Summary: A Good Look At Life, Love, & Laughter.
Review: Although a comedy, there are some serious, sad moments in this film. By far one of Hugh Grant's best films. This movie will show the importance of love in life. No matter how much one thinks they can do without love, they may never be truly happy. Grant's character is quite the playboy. He is completely in love with an American girl, while all of the other girls are either in love with him or hate his guts. This movie will have you laughing outloud. So, if you need a good laugh, but don't want a Dumb (or Dumber) movie, then this is the one for you.
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Summary: English man, english life and an american woman
Review: When I first time watched it, I fell that it is the highest level for romantic comedy. I still keep that feeling. The characters were so real than ever. The most important part in the movie for me is the The poem by W. H. Auden. Funeral Blues Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum
Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead
Scribbling on the sky the message He Is Dead,
Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,
Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves. He was my North, my South, my East and West,
My working week and my Sunday rest,
My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;
I thought that love would last for ever; I was wrong. The stars are not wanted now: put out every one;
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun;
Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood,
For nothing now can ever come to any good.
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Summary: DVD
Review: Classic Hugh Grant. Loved this movie so much I had to purchase it.
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Summary: Cute, Romantic, & Seriously Funny
Review: Most reviewers give a good overview of the general feel of this film. I own this because I happen to think some of the lines/themes in the movie are pretty hilarious. Plus, as a fan of McDowell & Scott Thomas, it was a must-own for me. For those who are not die-hard fans of Grant or the latter mentioned, rent it first to see if it's a keeper for you. Admittedly, Grant does play the same charming cad as in most other films we've seen from him since the release of "Four Weddings"...BUT, many of the supporting actors make for uniquely witty one-liners and/or situations which are quite amusing. So, rent it first, then buy it. If you love the actors, though, you probably won't be disappointed. And, of course, you can't beat the price--though I wish there were more special features on the DVD version.
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