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6.6

My Best Friend's Wedding

PG-13·1997·105m

Comedy

Romance

Comedy

Romance

Summary

When she receives word that her longtime platonic pal Michael O'Neal is getting married to debutante Kimberly Wallace, food critic Julianne Potter realizes her true feelings for Michael -- and sets out to sabotage the wedding.

Cast

Julia Roberts

Julianne Potter

Dermot Mulroney

Michael O'Neal

Cameron Diaz

Kimmy Wallace

Rupert Everett

George Downes

Philip Bosco

Walter Wallace

M. Emmet Walsh

Joe O'Neal

Rachel Griffiths

Samantha Newhouse

Carrie Preston

Amanda Newhouse

Susan Sullivan

Isabelle Wallace

Christopher Masterson

Scotty O'Neal

Raci Alexander

Title Sequence Performer

Jennifer Garrett

Title Sequence Performer

Kelleia Sheerin

Title Sequence Performer

Bree Turner

Title Sequence Performer

Cassie Creasy

Flower Girl

Lucina Paquet

Kimmy's Grandma

Aida Baggio

Old Woman #2

Shirley Kelly

Oldest Lady

George Bozonelos

Party Guest

Loretta Paoletti

Party Guest

Joseph Sikora

Stoner Guy #1

Shale Marks

Stoner Guy #2

Phillip Ingram

Wedding Singer

Rose Abdoo

Seamstress

JoBe Cerny

Tailor

Paul Giamatti

Bellman

Charlie Trotter

Guillermo Téllez

Chef

Ned Schmidtke

Captain

Mark Swenson

Karaoke Singer

Mara Casey

Karaoke Girl

Tonray Ho

Karaoke Waitress

Michelle Hutchison

Drunken Trashy Girl

Robert Sutter

Crabhouse Pianist

Charlotte Zucker

Customer

Susan Breslau

Customer

Burton Zucker

Customer

Sharon Haight

Customer

Nydia Rodriguez Terracina

Walter's Secretary

Mike Bacarella

Office Janitor

Larry Santori

Conductor

Gene Janson

Sport Magazine Guy

Kevin Michael Doyle

Sport Magazine Guy

Scott Kuhagen

Werner

Sid Hillman

Dining Guest

Norman Merrill

Dining Guest

Renata Scott

Dining Guest

Anh Duong

Dining Guest

Harry Shearer

Jonathan P.E. Rice

Jennifer McComb

Excited Woman

Mary-Pat Green

Angry Woman

Davenia McFadden

Angrier Woman

Jo Farkas

Loony Woman

Chelcie Ross

Preist (uncredited)

Ray Uhler

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Paul Adelstein

Brunch Guest (uncredited)

Stephanie Burton

Karaoke Patron (uncredited)

Kathi Copeland

Singing Chef (uncredited)

Amy Danles

Intro Bridesmaid #2 (uncredited)

Jerod Howard

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Chris Lowe

Party Guest (uncredited)

Molly Murphy

Train Conductor (uncredited)

Eric A. Pot

Florist (uncredited)

Chelcie Ross

Priest (uncredited)

Dominic Paolo Testa

Shopper (uncredited)

Robert Velo

Taylor (uncredited)

Niko El Santo Zavero

Singing Waiter (uncredited)

Johnny White

Karaoke Patron (uncredited)

Crew

Director

P.J. Hogan

Screenplay

Ronald Bass

Reviews

FilipeManuelNeto

October 10, 2022

**I've seen much better romantic comedies.**

I'm not a fan of romantic comedies, but I recognize their value and quality. There are a number of very good romantic comedies, in fact, but I'm sorry to say this isn't one of the brightest.

Watching the movie, I felt that a lot of its success or failure depends on how much each viewer likes the main character... and I didn't really feel like I sympathize with her. This character's personality is non-existent... to the point of only discovering that she is in love with her best friend when she is on the verge of seeing him in the arms of another girl. Is it really that difficult to know your own feelings and understand when you love someone?

The script, by the way, is basically based on this premise, and the subsequent struggle to prevent him from actually getting married. It should be mentioned that the two characters had an agreement to marry if they reached the age of 28, which brings us back to that worn out “old spinster” cliché. And of course, there is a homosexual in the middle of this story: a very blatant and stereotypical gay, which should sound offensive to any legitimate homosexual (I believe).

Julia Roberts has shown us her talent many times, and there are several films of hers that I could recommend if asked. However, the actress doesn't do a good job here. I don't know how far this could have been a consequence of poor direction and a pathetic conception of her character, but the actress didn't do well, even though she tries to be nice. For anyone who wants to see her in great shape in a good romantic comedy, there are better movies available. On the other hand, Cameron Diaz reasonably gets rid of what he has in his hands, but he is not in a film that allows him to shine more. Rupert Everett is disappointing and one-dimensional, and Dermot Mulroney doesn't do more than the bare minimum.