The Wedding Date
Directed by Clare Kilner
- romance
- comedy
The story
With the wedding of her younger sister fast approaching, Kat Ellis faces the undesirable prospect of traveling alone to London for the ceremony. While this is bad enough, Jeffrey, the man who left her as they moved closer to marriage, happens to be the groom's best man. Determined to show everyone -- most of all Jeffrey -- that her romantic life is as full and thrilling as ever, Kat hires a charming male escort as her date.
What it’s like
Bright, bouncy daylight and glossy mid-2000s romcom polish: sunlit London streets, pastel bridesmaid dresses, warm interiors and a sweep of green English countryside for the wedding weekend, all shot in clean, conventional coverage with plenty of two-shots and reaction close-ups. The score is upbeat and pop-leaning, with a few swelling strings in the quieter scenes, and the dialogue is quick and sharp. The vibe is breezy, flirtatious and a little giddy, with a current of wounded pride underneath that keeps it from floating away entirely. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a comfort rewatch, or a light evening when you want something that moves quickly and ends warmly. Intensity is very low: some bickering, a few awkward social moments and mild sexual innuendo, with no violence and no real menace. Its arc follows a woman who uses a fake romance to reclaim her confidence and gradually finds that the surprises she needs are in her own circle. It is made for people who want a playful, easy-going romance with a satisfying, gentle payoff.
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