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A compulsive gambler schemes to stave off bankruptcy by marrying a Russian bride, but finds his sham wedding turning into an outright farce after his family catches a serious case of matrimony fever. Steve Thompson is dead broke, but he's got a plan to get back in the game. That plan involves Ana, a gorgeous Russian woman who's determined to gain her citizenship. She's willing to pay handsomely for a husband, and fortunately Steve doesn't hold his vows sacred. But just as Steve and Ana are preparing to tie the knot, a family friend shoots his mouth off about the impending ceremony. Before long, Steve is surrounded by his dysfunctional clan, who can't wait to help him celebrate in style. Meanwhile, as word of the wedding spreads like wildfire, Steve realizes that he may have just ruined any shot at true love with Jacqui, the woman of his dreams.
Rating
NR
Director
Amanda Jane
Studio
Grand Entertainment
Writer
Christine Bartlett
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- I got a bit nostalgic watching The Wedding Party. It took me back to movies like Don's Party the possess a uniquely Aussie sense of humour and celebrates the larrikin personality. There's nothing overtly special about the movie but it does work nicely. Josh Lawson plays a guy in financial trouble who agrees to marry a citizenship-seeking Russian woman for $25K. A family friend overhears their plans to marry and soon the entire family have planned an elaborate wedding. The film is nicely balanced with a moderate amount of drama and focuses on various other relationship dynamics amongst the family. Steve Bisley is fantastic as the over zealous father and other players like Adam Zwan, Nadine Gardner and Geoff Paine deliver great performances. There's nothing new here and it's basic formula but it's handled well and delivered sincerely. Its great to see Josh Lawson landing some decent lead roles too. He's really taking off and has been scoring several Hollywood roles (2 leads I believe). he's got the talent and he's likeable. The Wedding Party will give you a few LOLs and it offers one of the funniest moments I've seen in cinema in a very long time. Extra cred for that!Reply
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- I don't think it's a film that aims very high and it sort of achieves what it aims to do, I think. I found it perfectly amiable.Reply
- By injecting a comical twist into a serious subject matter, a variety of issues and illusions are canvassed. As a result, the journey we take is a complicated and enjoyable oneReply