Plot
This acclaimed British comedy centers on the intermittent romance between a charming (if slightly bumbling) Englishman and a beautiful American woman, who seem to always run into each other at weddings. Indeed, it is at the first of the title's four weddings that Charles (Hugh Grant) and Carrie (Andie McDowell) meet, enjoying a brief but fleeting connection. The spark is rekindled several months later, when they unexpectedly meet at another wedding. Unfortunately, however, Carrie has become engaged to another, a fact that complicates matters for them both. The story may seem simple, but the film is elevated by screenwriter Richard Curtis' ear for witty dialogue and a colorful supporting cast. Director Mike Newell's sympathetic attention to character keeps the proceedings believable, and prevents the film's more serious moments from seeming mawkish. These elements, along with Grant's star-making performance as Charles, helped the film achieve unexpected international success, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. ~ Judd Blaise, RoviReview
The rare romantic comedy that doesn't falter when it delves into more serious matters, Four Weddings and a Funeral is one of the most successful British films of all time, and for good reason. The movie introduced Hugh Grant's unique brand of bumbling English charm to millions of viewers, and marked Kristin Scott Thomas' first breakthrough hit. Director Mike Newell blends great laughs with unforced, non-manipulative moments of poignancy: the heartfelt recitation of W.H. Auden's "Funeral Blues" is particularly moving. Richard Curtis' screenplay is witty and fresh, bristling with great lines and well-observed details. ~ Matthew Doberman, RoviCast
- Hugh Grant - Charles
- Andie MacDowell - Carrie
- Kristin Scott Thomas - Fiona
- Simon Callow - Gareth
- James Fleet - Tom
- John Hannah - Matthew
Credit
Michelle Guish - Casting, David Rubin - Casting, Neil Richardson - Conductor, Lindy Hemming - Costume Designer, Kieron Phipps - First Assistant Director, Mike Newell - Director, Jon Gregory - Editor, Tim Bevan - Executive Producer, Eric Fellner - Executive Producer, Richard Rodney Bennett - Composer (Music Score), David A. Stephenson - Musical Direction/Supervision, Neil Richardson - Musical Direction/Supervision, Anni Buchanan - Makeup, Maggie Gray - Production Designer, Michael Coulter - Cinematographer, Richard Curtis - Producer, Duncan Kenworthy - Producer, Anna Pinnock - Set Designer, Ian Wingrove - Special Effects, Richard Curtis - Screenwriter| Four Walls (1928 Film), Four Times That Night (1972 Film) | |
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