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 enlarge | Director: Mike Newell
Actors: Hugh Grant, James Fleet, Simon Callow, John Hannah, Kristin Scott Thomas
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  115 reviews
Sales Rank: 12242
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Picture Format: Array
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 118 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: MGMD907850D
ISBN: 0792842243
UPC: 027616785022
EAN: 9780792842248
ASIN: B00000JRTX
Theatrical Release Date: March 9, 1994
Release Date: September 7, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: VERY GOOD CONDITION, CASE IS CLEAN, NO CRACKS AND PLAYS GOOD. (STOCK#: NOENN-ZT4)
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 An ambitious and successful proposal ! August 27, 2006
Hiram Gomez Pardo (Valencia, Venezuela)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Mike Newell's secure directorial abilities allowed this reflective comedy -seemed to be inspired in the famous stylistic tradition of Oscar Wilde. The occurrences of a irreverent womanly is seen through a warm friendship, but at the time his friends get marry, he feels the social conventions exert the invisible pressure through suggestive comments, until he hits off with another wedding guest. If you are not absolutely involved with the spirit of the British comedy, maybe you experience the sensation of being out of focus with this existential comedy which works out as a healthy life's lesson, respect the in and outs of the singleness.
But if you are disposed and accustomed to this genre, come and enjoy one of most original and marvelous comedies of the Nineties which consolidated Grant as one of the maxim exponents of this engaging genre.
Totally recommended.
The Original Romantic Brit-Comedy! May 3, 2006
Kenneth M. Gelwasser (Hollywood, Fl USA)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
The 1994 movie, "Four Weddings and a Funeral", was an international box office hit and the pioneer in the film genre known as the 'Romantic Brit-Com'. This is a genre of usually small budget, comedic films, that are about the romantic lives of good looking, young Brits (usually with a close group of witty, quirky, supportive friends), who must overcome self-doubt and bad timing to make true love happen. A good number of these films star British actor, Hugh Grant and have been written (and sometimes directed) by Richard Curtis ("Notting Hill" "Love Actually," "Bridget Jones"). Curtis has been so involved in this genre, that he's basically been annoited "King of the Romantic Brit-Coms". "Four Weddings" was pretty much the first of these films. This movie mostly takes place at public events, which are of course the "Four Weddings and a Funeral" in the title. In the film we meet Charles (Hugh Grant) and his close knit group of quirky, witty, supportive friends. We never find out what they do for a living, what their backgrounds are and only get hints of how they know each other. It's as though we are guests at a wedding meeting these people for the first time. What we do find out is that Charles seems to be a perennial wedding guest/Best-Man. He has great doubts about his troubled romantic life and wonders if he is ever destined to meet, that one special person, who he might actually marry. He also always seems to be putting his foot in his mouth and getting into embarassing comic situations (I love the scene, where he gets stuck at a table filled with all his ex-girlfriends!) At the first wedding he meets a glamorous American named, Carrie (played by a luminous, Andie MacDowell). They meet, flirt, even wind up in bed with each other over the course of the different public occasions. But of course because of self-doubt and bad timing, these characters can never really seem to get it together and declare their true love for each other. It's not hard to figure out how this all ends, but the long and winding road over the course of the four weddings and a funeral are quite funny, sad and interesting for all. This is due to the very funny and poignant script from Richard Curtis and sure direction from Mike Newell. The cast is top notch. Hugh Grant has a star making performance in the lead role. Other standout performances include actors Simon Callow as the gregarious, full of life, Gareth and John Hannah as Matthew, who just stops the film with an emotion filled eulogy. Kristin Scott Thomas is also very good as Charles' friend Fiona, who secretly pines for him. Finally, mention should be of British Comedian, Rowan Atkinson's short, but drop dead hilarious turn, as a very nervous, new Vicar, who can't seem to get the wedding vows right! ("Do you take Lydia Jane Hibbert to be your Awful wedded wife!") Originally, this film was released in a pretty primitive bare bones release. It has now been released in a newly minted, 'Deluxe Edition'. The picture is cleaned up and presented in widescreen. I thought the sound in this edition left a lot to be desired. The extras are wonderful. They include a full length commentary track from the filmmakers and a number of short documentaries and featurettes on the making of the film, that prove to be very interesting. But best of all are the deleted scenes (with commentaries), that flesh out the backgrounds of the characters a little more. This film is a wonderful romantic comedy, that leaves you wanting more. Great film! Highly recommended!
This is Brilliant British Romantic Comedy April 5, 2006
M. R. Estante (North America)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This 1994 film was a mad laugh and a sad one with the funeral. Sparks fly for Hugh Grant and Andie McDowell but they seem to have trouble getting together. Charles (Grant) almost walks down the aisle with the wrong woman until his brother saves the day-just before the final vow. After all.... marriage vows are 'till death do you part.
Great romantic movie March 15, 2006
Cathleen M. Palcic
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I loved this movie! Hugh Grant is sweet and loveable and the whole movie flows from scene to scene. If you are looking for a fun night on a cozy couch with a great movie - choose Four Weddings and a Funeral!
Great DVD transfer February 15, 2006
Greg (Lafayette Hill, PA United States)
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
I completely disagree with the prior post. With many substandard versions of this fine film in the past I can finally report that a we have a great new edition of the film. I didn't notice any dirt or scratches anywhere in the transfer. The new transfer is a High Definition anamorphic 1.85:1 version with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. The sound was perfect with no loss of dialogue or variation of music levels. I can recommend this for anyone seeking the best edition available.
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