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Four Weddings and a Funeral

Actor(s): Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, Simon Callow, James Fleet
Director(s): Mike Newell
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Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Adult Situations, Not For Children, Adult Language
Movie Release: 1994
DVD Release: 09/07/1999
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV,Pan and Scan
Audio Tracks: English, French
Subtitles: English, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 58 mins
Studio: MGM
Total Copies: 11
Genres: Comedy, Romantic Comedy, Sophisticated Comedy, Slice of Life
See Also: Four Weddings and a Funeral, Four Weddings and a Funeral [Deluxe Edition], Four Weddings and a Funeral

Synopsis

This acclaimed British comedy centers on the intermittent romance between a charming (if slightly bumbling) Englishman and a beautiful American woman, who seem to always run into each other at weddings. Indeed, it is at the first of the title's four weddings that Charles (Hugh Grant) and Carrie (Andie McDowell) meet, enjoying a brief but fleeting connection. The spark is rekindled several months later, when they unexpectedly meet at another wedding. Unfortunately, however, Carrie has become engaged to another, a fact that complicates matters for them both. The story may seem simple, but the film is elevated by screenwriter Richard Curtis' ear for witty dialogue and a colorful supporting cast. Director Mike Newell's sympathetic attention to character keeps the proceedings believable, and prevents the film's more serious moments from seeming mawkish. These elements, along with Grant's star-making performance as Charles, helped the film achieve unexpected international success, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide

Cast

Hugh Grant - Charles
Andie MacDowell - Carrie
Kristin Scott Thomas - Fiona
Simon Callow - Gareth
James Fleet - Tom
John Hannah - Matthew

Awards

1994	Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or C (nominee)	Golden Globe	Andie MacDowell
1994	Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Com (winner)	Golden Globe	Hugh Grant
1994	Best Screenplay (nominee)	Golden Globe	Richard Curtis
1994	Best Foreign Film (winner)	French Academy of Cinema	Mike Newell
1994	Best Director (nominee)	Directors Guild of America	Mike Newell
1994	Best Original Screenplay (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Richard Curtis
1994	Best Picture (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Duncan Kenworthy

Editorial Review

Mike Newell's international hit Four Weddings and a Funeral comes to DVD with a pair of transfers. The widescreen image reproduces the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and is preferable to the standard full-frame image. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. Spanish subtitles are available, and the English soundtrack is closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include the original theatrical trailer and a collectible booklet. The widescreen transfer, coupled with the inexpensive list price, make this a DVD worth owning, even with the limited extras. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide