Four Weddings and a Funeral
1994 · Directed by Mike Newell
Original language: English
- comedy
- drama
- romance
The story
Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.
What it’s like
Bright, grounded English daylight in churches, marquees and townhouse drawing rooms, with warm interiors and soft handheld framing that keeps the camera close to a crowd of friends in good coats. The feel is bittersweet comedy: witty, chatty and romantic, with the melancholy of people getting older and the glow of love arriving unexpectedly. Its pacing is brisk and episodic, moving from one occasion to the next with a comic beat at each, and its warmth comes from the group's banter as much as from the central romance. Expect a lonely, self-deprecating charmer slowly coming to terms with commitment, and a steady run of gags alongside a few moments of real grief. Intensity is low: some strong language and sex comedy, no violence, and the funeral brings sadness rather than horror. It suits a rainy Sunday, a comfort rewatch, or a light evening with friends, and it is made for people who want witty, tender romance with an upper-middle-class English setting.
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