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Libs
Sbil
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:38 pm
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Location: Arlington, VA
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 My Best Friend's Wedding My Best Friend's Wedding Quote: My Best Friend's Wedding is a 1997 romantic comedy film directed by P. J. Hogan. It stars Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz, Dermot Mulroney, Rupert Everett, and Philip Bosco.
The film received mostly positive reviews from critics. Commercially, it was one of the top 8 highest grossing films worldwide in 1997.
The soundtrack song "I Say a Little Prayer (For You)" was covered by singer Diana King and featured heavily in the film, making it a Billboard Top 20 hit. The soundtrack featured a number of Burt Bacharach/Hal David songs. I hadn't seen this movie in a while, but I was watching it on television and remembering why it was one of my favorite romcoms. Everything about the film is great, from Julia Roberts' finely-tuned cynicalness to Cameron Diaz's lively good nature. The real scene-stealer is Rupert Everett, who I feel should've gotten an Oscar nomination for this performance. The scene in the restaurant with the impromptu singalong to "I Say A Little Prayer" is one of the most magical scenes ever captured on celluloid, I think. A
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Maverikk
Award Winning Bastard
Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 12:03 am
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I was forced to go see it, despite my hate for Julia Roberts, which was at it's peak at the time. I liked everything about it except that damn song that opens it, and I even own it (on VHS) because I bought it as soon as it was available, which tells you how much I liked it without grading it. 
Cameron Diaz has a lovely singing voice. :^o
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movies35
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Location: Syracuse, NY
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Cute movie but forgetable.
7/10 (B-)
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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:13 am
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I'm watching this on TBS right now. Great movie, and easily one of my favorite romantic comedies. Julia Roberts is excellent, Cameron Diaz is adorable, and Rupert Everett steals every scene he is in. This has excellent rewatch value as well.
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Chris
life begins now
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An excellent romcom, and I don't particularly enjoy many of them. Julia and Cameron are both excellent, but Rupert Everett steals the movie.
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Magic Mike
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Joined: Mon Oct 25, 2004 4:53 am
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Location: Minnesota
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Re: My Best Friend's Wedding Just watched this today for the first time since it hit VHS. Really enjoyable movie. Roberts was great and Rupert Everett stole his scenes. Love the ending. Enjoyed it more than I did back when it was first released.
8/10 (A-)
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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
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Location: LA / NYC
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Re: My Best Friend's Wedding Rewatching this again. This is easily one of the best romantic comedies ever. Everything about it just works.
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BJ
Killing With Kindness
Joined: Mon Oct 11, 2004 8:57 pm
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Re: My Best Friend's Wedding BJs Grade:
B+
fun watch every time
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zwackerm
Hold the door!
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Location: Where they shot Knock at the Cabin
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Re: My Best Friend's Wedding Nice enough movie but not that funny other than Rupert Everett. The story was cliche.
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