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List Price: $14.94 | | Label: Sony Pictures
Salesrank: 5058
Released: August 28, 2001 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
WHEN A WOMAN'S LONG-TIME FRIEND SAYS HE'S ENGAGED, SHE REALIZES SHE LOVES HIM HERSELF... AND SETS OUT TO GET HIM, WITH ONLY DAYSBEFORE THE WEDDING.
Description of My Best Friend's Wedding (Special Edition):
One of the best romantic comedies of the 1990s, My Best Friend's Wedding not only gave Julia Roberts a delightful vehicle for her crowd-pleasing comeback, but it further distinguished itself by avoiding the conventional plotting of the genre. Julia plays a prominent Chicago restaurant critic whose best friend (Dermot Mulroney) is a former lover from her college days with whom she'd made a binding pact: if neither of them were married by the age of 28, they'd marry each other. Just when they're about to reach the deadline of their agreement, Mulroney arrives in Chicago to introduce Roberts to his seemingly perfect fiancée (Cameron Diaz) and announce their wedding in just three days. That leaves the shocked Julia with just three short days to sabotage the wedding and marry the man she now realizes she's loved all along. With potential heartbreak waiting in the wings, she'll either get what she wants or pay the price for her selfish behavior, and Ronald Bass's cleverly constructed screenplay keeps us guessing to the very end. Rupert Everett scored rave reviews for his scene-stealing performance as Robert's gay friend who goes along with her scheming (but only so far), and even as she makes her character's needy desperation disarmingly appealing, Roberts wisely allows Diaz to capitalize on her charming time in the spotlight. As the romantic outcome remains uncertain, the viewer is held in a state of giddy suspense, and director P.J. Hogan pulls off some hilarious scenes (like a restaurant full of people singing the Dionne Warwick hit "I Say a Little Prayer") that could easily have fallen flat in the hands of a less talented filmmaker. It's no surprise that this was one of the box-office smashes of 1997. --Jeff Shannon
My Best Friend's Wedding (Special Edition) Reviews:
Brilliant! 
2009-09-04 - The opening credits song/dance number foreshadows the outcome of the story. What could be better than purity personified, "Kimmy," who is willing to do more than simply "wear your hair just for him" and "do the things he likes to do?" She decides to drop out of school (I suppose if you are an heiress, you will never have to worry about supporting yourself) to marry constantly-on-the-road sports writer, Michael.
It's difficult to imagine that any man would not choose a grown-up, talented, confident, successful,and gorgeous "Julianne" over Kimmy except Julianne remains uncomfortable with "the yucky love stuff," despite her assurances to Michael that she has changed. Only when faced with her last opportunity to confess her feelings to Michael does she finally admit to being in love with him. Kimmy, on the other hand, has mastered "hugging, squeezing, kissing, and loving," even in public (as evidenced by the karaoke bar scene) unlike Julianne who consistently refuses to participate in PDA (i.e., public displays of affection). And, of course, to ensure audience ambivalence, Julianne resorts to some pretty nasty tricks to win Michael back. In the end, Julianne presumably mends her friendship with Michael but still has steadfast George (who is her de facto best friend).
Am I the only fan of this film who sees it as sexist commentary??? Nevertheless, I find the irony as irresistible as some of you find Kimmy.
Not My Best Friend 
2009-09-04 - The opening credits ("Wishin' and Hopin'") and Rupert Everett are the only reasons to watch this movie. Everett not only looks good but is sympathetic and witty. The only word for the other male star is "dumb." He looks dumb, he sounds dumb, he acts dumb.
There's a truly awful scene in which Cameron Diaz does a karaoke rendition of "I Say a Little Prayer for You," humiliating herself and everyone else except her dumb fiance, who thinks she's adorable. Why Julia Roberts would have had the slightest interest in this guy is a mystery that is never solved.
Different but not especially good
2009-07-23 - The Bottom Line:
Though this 1997 Julia Roberts vehicle gets points for not following the oh-so-tired romantic comedy formula, My Best Friend's Wedding's willingness to go outside the norm unfortunately leaves it without a satisfying ending; it may be a commendable film, but it's not a very funny or rewarding one.
2.5/4
classic Rom-com 
2009-06-09 - If you're a fan of romantic comedies, this one should definitely make your list. Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz are both charming. There isn't much soppy romance, just a lot of amusing scenes, mostly featuring Roberts behaving somewhat outlandishly. The movie doesn't drag on, and just generally fun. Recommended.
Roberts flies to Chicago to try and stop an ex from marrying Cameron Diaz. It's obviously a poor plan, but it's funny to watch.
If you don't like romantic comedies, obviously, skip it!
my best friends wedding
2009-02-21 - this movie is a surprisingly delightful comedy. any movie that makes you laugh is great
