15 May 2006

I went to see the movie 'Confetti' yesterday with my old flatmate, A. We were kinda excited about it. In case you haven't heard about it (not sure if it's being advertised in the US or basically anywhere other than the UK), here is a synopsis of it:

Three couples compete for the mantle of Britain’s most unique wedding, with a £500,000 house and a massive photo spread in top wedding magazine Confetti at stake. Fitness enthusiasts Josef and Isabelle want a tennis-themed wedding while Matt and Sam go for a dramatic Hollywood musicals theme. And Michael and Joanna, a pair of naturalists, want their nuptials to be a celebration of the environment. Interfering wedding planners make sure that each ceremony has its fair share of hiccups in this hilarious comedy.

It's meant to be a 'mockumentory'...it was filmed freefall style, with no script. The idea is based on the company, Confetti, which focuses on wedding information. There are even stores around the UK.

And to be honest...it wasn't good. It wasn't bad, but it certainly was not worth the £8.80 that I paid to go see it. The idea was fun, some of the scenes were cute (loved the wedding planners...they ruled), but overall it was just way to amateur feeling. Which is a shame cause they got some great actors...ah, well. The one thing it did do is remind me that it's not the wedding that matters, it's the marriage...the couples were most happy once the whole thing was finished.

So...if the movie makes it's way to your city or town...I wouldn't go. But rent it. It's cute enough for that.

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