Four Weddings and a Funeral - 25th Anniversary [Blu-ray]

Family favorite. Perfectly cast. Hilarious. Four Weddings and a Funeral is 117 minutes long--typical length for a feature movie. What's wonderful is that every one of those 117 minutes is a gem. Some minutes are hold-your-sides-while-roaring-with-laughter. Some are incredibly tender. While multiple romances are woven into the story, the big romance between Hugh Grant and Andie McDowell has the kind of tragic inevitability that makes you want to shout advice. "Hey, Hugh, the bus is leaving. The bus is leaving! THE BUS IS LEAVING. Ooops, bus gone." Even his slow recovery is touching and humorous. The story twists from tender to triumphal, then quickly tacks in an unexpected direction. It's a lovely story that never wastes a minute. If ever you must give a public speech at a social event, fear not. This movie can help. Watch Hugh Grant give some amazing speeches as the best man. What to say, how to say it, and a little what NOT to say--there are plenty of tips here. You can do it. Besides being a great movie to watch with folks at home, Four Weddings and a Funeral is on my short list of movies that perk you up when sick at home. A few others on my short list, if you're interested: The Replacements Dave (1993) The American President Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Robin Hood Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas American Flyers I hope this review (and the sick list) are in some way helpful.

"Four Weddings and a Funeral" may not be the greatest movie in the history, but it surely is the best modern romantic comedy I ever saw. The only film that can possibly surpass this delightful one is, perhaps, "When Harry Met Sally ..." Maybe tied. Hugh Grant has starred in many films since then, but his best role is still Charles of this film, who unwittingly finds his love in Carrie, an open-hearted American played by beautiful Andie MacDowell at his friend's wedding. One miatake is, he foolishly couldn't realize it before he let her go after one-night stand. But as the number of ceremony goes up (including one funeral), he gradually comes to notice that he threw away the best thing in his life. And while he is wondering what to do, friends around him start to search for their real love, including his own brother David, his timid friend Tom, Tom's sister Fiona, and Charles's eccentric roommate Scarlet. But where should Charles go? Going back to his countless ex-girlfriends? Or, Carrie? But she got already married. To be honest, a little abrupt ending of the film damages an entire movie's strength a bit, but all comedies have to pay the price to end the show within an appointed hour. What is incredibly splendid about "Four Weddings" is that the characters are all so lively and sparkling with witty dialogue that you think they are not acting at all. Actually, on top of Hugh Grant, many actors are still associated with the roles in this film even if they got more populality after this film; Kristin Scott Thomas is later to be nominated Oscar for her turn in "English Patient," but she will be remembered as deliciously aristocratic Fiona. John Hannah made his name popular through the Hollywood blockbuster series of "Mummy," but still he is kind-hearted Matthew to those who have seen him recite W H Auden (most touching moment) in "Four Weddings." This is that kind of film that changes the cast's life. It happens once in your lifetime. With this great ensemble cast, we have fantastic script by Richard Curtis, filled with funny lines uttered by completely believable characters. He does not fail to take great care of minor characters, and give them equally good moments. Look how Serena, in love with handsome David who is hearing impaired, learns sign. Trying to impress him, she mixes up "nice" with "mice," but, you know, when boys and girls are in love. nothing can stop them from understanding each other. Cute. Brilliantly written, "Four Weddings" is a superb model of romantic comedy. If you like this type of movie, you surely will fall in love with it; and if you're not, your mind will be changed just like mine (I didn't expected much from it, so I didn't go to theater until the last day). And the film never forgets the sad side of life as the title implies. Sad thing is one of the cast Charlotte Coleman, who played most unconventional bridesmaid Scarlett, has passed away recently. She is terrific.

Hugh Grant plays the lovable irresponsible party guy who, with no intention of marriage or even getting serious, thus has a host of angry former girlfriends who always seem to turn up to scold and embarrass him.. He and his well-heeled friends are all "20-30 Somethings" and are all at the ages when they're all getting married at the same time. This was a classic in the 90's when it first came out and is still pretty timeless; the styles and attitudes still pretty much in vogue, wedding gear not changing all that much. Funny, witty and colorful with the characters well written so that they seem like friends we've all known, this has a clever surprise ending (which by now everyone has seen) but is still well worth it. There are so many interesting people and subplots that it's a movie you can enjoy over and over again.

One of the first Hugh Grant movies, with great English humour, and a perfect cast, which includes several well-known actors; excellent rapport. Storyline very well written. Will be watched often, especially when we need something to lift our spirits, and laugh with.

Trovato a sorpresa nel mercatino amazon ad un prezzo basso ( 6,50) . Edizione ottima con interessanti contenuti speciali, qualità video non eccelsa ( ma parliamo sempre di un film di 29 anni fa). Purtroppo andato fuori catalogo, appena lo trovate compratelo. Film cult degli anni 90.

Dieser Film aus dem Jahr 1994 von Mike Newell ist nicht nur eine herrliche Liebeskomödie, sondern auch der ultimative Hugh Grant-Film! Der sympathische Schauspieler feierte mit dieser herzlich britischen Komödie seinen internationalen Durchbruch. Die gesamten 113 Minuten spielt er seinen ganzen Witz und Charme aus. Der bunt besetzte Freundeskreis, der auf mehreren Hochzeiten tanzt, ist hinreißend schräg inszeniert und fabelhaft gespielt. Zur Story: Es gehört zu den Running Gags dieser britischen Komödie, dass der hübsche, hartnäckige Junggeselle Charles (Hugh Grant) und seine gute Freundin Scarlett (Charlotte Coleman), die in einer kleinen Wohngemeinschaft zusammenleben, regelmäßig am Morgen einer bevorstehenden Hochzeit im Freundeskreis prompt verschlafen. Noch hektisch unterwegs schmeißen sie sich in ihren feinsten Zwirn, um sich dann ins Getümmel des Festes zu stürzen, das mit seinen fein herausgeputzten, feiertäglichen Gästen auch so etwas wie ein Parkett für zarte bis wilde Liebesanbahnungen darstellt. Als Charles bei der Hochzeit eines Freundes, die er gemeinsam mit seiner Clique Scarlett, Matthew (John Hannah), Gareth (Simon Callow), Fiona (Kristin Scott Thomas) und Tom (James Fleet) besucht, als Trauzeuge fungiert, bezaubert ihn auf Anhieb die attraktive Amerikanerin Carrie (Andie MacDowell). Am Ende des stimmungsvollen Festes zeigt sich, dass auch Carrie für Charles entflammt ist, und die beiden verbringen eine Liebesnacht miteinander, bevor Carrie wieder in die USA zurückkehrt. Doch die nächste Hochzeit, auf der sie sich wiederbegegnen werden, ist nicht fern … Doch die stärkste, ergreifendste Szene kommt mit der Beerdigung. John Hanah liest die Trauerrede "Funeral Blues" von H.W. Auden nicht nur vor, er lebt sie...und man kann die eigenen Tränen nicht mehr zurückhalten. Stoppt jede Uhr, lasst ab vom Telefon. ein Knochen für den Hund, dann schweigt er schon, Lasst schweigen die Pianos, nur Trommeln, dumpf und schwer. Tragt raus den Sarg, die Trauernden ruft her. Lasst Flieger kreisen - Trauer sei Gebot, an den Himmel schreiben: Er ist Tot. Die weißen Taubenhälse sollen schwarze Kragen, und Polizisten schwarze Handschuh tragen.. Er war mir Nord, mir Süd, mir Ost und West; Des Sonntags Ruh'und der Woche Stress, Mein Wort, mein Lied, mein Tag, meine Nacht. Ich dachte, Liebe währet ewig - falsch gedacht. Sterne sind jetzt unerwünscht, will nichts sehen davon, verpackt den Mond, zertrümmert die Sonn'. Fegt weg den Wald und des Meeres Flut, Nie wird es mehr sein, so wie es war. Nie wieder gut... Aber auch das Liebesgeständnis auf der Straße, gehört für mich immer noch mit zu den schönsten der Filmgeschichte. Wunderbar auch der schrullige Rowan Atkinson, der hier nervös als Pfarrerneuling fungiert und einfach zum Schiessen ist. Also dann : "Im Namen, des Vaters, des Sohnes und des heiligen Schweißes..." Ein unglaublich sehenswerter Film und ein absolutes High-Light dieses Genres, der wirklich alles bietet und nach so vielen Jahren immer noch zu Recht zu einem der beliebtesten Filme zählt. Ein Klassiker, den man sich immer wieder gerne ansieht und sich keinesfalls entgehen lassen sollte.

It is almost the new carry on team only slightly more sophisticated. There is hugh grant playing.... well Hugh Grant, I've never seen him act any different, Simon Callow is very funny as is Rowan Atkinson as ever.There are great support roles from the rest of the team, the lovely Kristin Scott Thomas, Charlotte Coleman, James Fleet and John Hannah. The plot is beautifully manufactured from 'Toffs' attending a never ending round of marriages, remember that phase of life?. Simon Callow's character is brilliant torturing Americans only to come to a tragic end. He is well supported by the ever reliable John Hannah who is then very moving and funny in his eulogy, a very difficult skill. The plot centres around Hugh Grant and his sister Charlotte Coleman (a sore loss) always being late. The sub plot is Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell as the boy meets girl, separates, meets again and separates terminally except it is not. That's only after the indecisive Hugh Grant has committed himself, or has he? Cryingly funny and cryingly sad it's a great film and truly funny. Oh, nearly forgot, there is a token American in the form of Andie MacDowell for the American market.

おそらく撮影時３２歳のヒュー・グラント。役柄カッコ良すぎる青年にしないために、眼鏡をかけたり、にしたらしいが、私には３２歳ヒューは美しすぎる程にカッコ良い！ 作品としても、ヒュー演ずるチャールズの友人役の俳優さん達がいずれも個性派揃いで魅力的だし、何よりも脚本が最高！"I do."が３つの異なる答えとしてつかわれてるとこがミソ。ぜひとも、英語オリジナルで味わいたい。