Such a romantic day, so who’s up for a suitably loving topic? I’ve already done romantic films Part 1 and Part 2 so let’s focus on Hollywood films that cover the wonderful world of weddings. There are so many films about couples tying the knot that I’ve decided to keep it modern. As these are all from this century there’s no decade clue on the side, but they are in order of release. How many will you get?
Answers
1. My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding (2002)
2. The Wedding Date (2005)
3. The Wedding Crashers (2005)
4. 27 Dresses (2008)
5. The Hangover (2009)
6. Bridesmaids (2011)
Alex Raphael 
I got these all…my fave kinda movies. Wish there was more coming out
Nice score. What did you think of The Wedding Date? Debra Messing is wonderful in Will and Grace.
I got 3! The 2 I didn’t get was because I never saw it: The Wedding Date and Wedding Crashers and then well, I just didn’t care about The Hangover enough to remember anything…except the tiger. I LOVE Big Fat Greek Wedding and Bridesmaids and 27 Dresses, well, I’ve watched that one on repeat. Which reminds me, it should go into my rom-com pile tonight 🙂 Thanks Alex! You’re awesome!
Stay away from Hangover 2 and 3 then ha. Thanks 🙂 Do you have a fave ever romcom?
Believe me. I make a face and run when I see hangover 2 or 3. Haha! Fave ever romcom? That’s hard to choose
Wow. I suck. 1 and 6.
What did you think of Bridesmaids?
Save the ending, I love it. I saw it debut weekend, when I knew about it, except that it starred Rose Byrne (whom I have adored ever since she starred in an Australian Film Movement distributed flick called The Rage In Placid Lake). I went to it alone, as I do most of my movie going experiences.
In the theater, on my left was a group of 4-6 year high school girls. And on my right was another group of high school girls and, perhaps, their parents. In front of me was a small crowd of college kids and behind me were yet another group of college girls.
So here I was: the thirty year old dude surround by the film’s target audience, but completely alone. It meant I should have been awkward and uncomfortable, but the movie was so compelling, so funny, so well written that I never cared. It is one of the better comedies I can remember seeing in a long time.
What did you think?
Do you have a preference between watching a comedy or a thriller/drama alone at the cinema? I didn’t see the film but was curious what you thought from a male perspective. I heard good things and if its encouraged execs to let women have more of their own shows then awesome. Wasn’t so long ago Bride Wars was at the cinema.
I like to be in a crowd for comedy, because it’s easier to laugh when not alone.
But I’m an introvert (albeit one who functions perfectly well in social situations). So I’m equally comfortable in crowds or alone when watching a drama/thriller.
And you should see Bridesmaids. The final moment is cheesy, but otherwise it’s very good. I never wrote a review for it, but I know I would give it no lower than a B+. And would probably score it an A-
Did the puke scene bother you?
No. I thought it was hilarious. Over-the-top, yes, but hilarious.
Well if the objective is to get the least right, I must be the winner. I got the last one. Need to watch something other than The Breakfast Club I suppose.
We all have quizzes like that don’t worry. and The Breakfast Club is an awesome film so no worries how many times you see it ha.
Nice! Got all of them except Wedding Crashers, which I haven’t seen before. 🙂
Very impressive.
I failed all of these except the first and last ones. Looks like I need to watch more films with weddings in them!
Do you have a favourite wedding film (of any decade)?
I really loved Four Weddings and a Funeral when I saw it last. I love those classics that introduce cliches into film. How about you?
I missed two out six, I have only seen My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding once and wasn’t impressed, also haven’t seen 27 Dresses in years. The Wedding Date was a good movie. Great quiz!
Thanks 🙂 Neat score too.
I only got 27 dresses. I enjoyed that movie
Heard all kinds of things about it but not seen it. Wonder what happened to all the dresses afterwards.
do you want me to spoil it for you? 🙂
I’m curious. Sure, go ahead.
well she is has been a bridesmaid for 27 different weddings. she loves one guy and meets another that later they end up falling in love. Its a lot of stuff that happens. But what happens to the dresses is that she gets married with the guys she meets and all her bridesmaids wear her 27 bridesmaids dresses. its a good movie. Its a lot too. It would be hard to explain it. You should watch it
Thanks for the heads up. Hope you’ve had a fun weekend. Just working on a blog post now.
:). Thanks. I actually have had a good one. Did you have a good valentine’s day? 🙂
What’s the post about?
Was a lovely day 🙂 JMW Turner. One of my favourite ever painters. At the start of the year vowed to put more art and sport into the site.
That’s great. His art is amazing. I think you have put more art :). You should put more sports too.
Thanks. I’ve done a few but nowhere near enough. I have a soft spot for this one https://alexraphael.wordpress.com/2013/11/25/gr8at-truly-dire-football-kits/
so you like soccer?
Yep 🙂 That and tennis mostly
That’s great. I love swimming and tennis. My sister LOVES soccer. She is really good at playing it
I’ll look out for the next Mia Hamm 🙂 Tennis is such fun. Used to play it a lot at school and uni.
haha :). Tennis is fun. My dad played in highschool and uni too. When did you graduate from uni?
5/6 and I am quite proud to say I have managed to avoid 27 Dresses.
I’ve heard nothing but bad, bad things.