Review of The Big Wedding (2013) by Steve W — 01 Aug 2013

I loved The Big Wedding. It took an ensemble cast and showed why a group of big talent sometimes can do the very best work together. I was very surprised when I read some of the reviews from so called 'critics' that called the film unrealistic and awkward.

Are these the same moviegoers that makes Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and so on billion dollar movie actors? Are the disgusting gross out comedies not awkward? This doesn't even begin to touch those in the raunchy department.

Much of the film's comedy and drama come in the awkward moments. This is a very dysfunctional family and their sexual misadventures make you squirm and laugh all at once. Perhaps the film isn't incredibly realistic but when do we go to the movies for realism? I go for the exact opposite.

..escapism and spending two hours with this family was insanely fun. I realised during the movie that I didn't want it to end. I wanted to continue watching these zany and emotional characters and was enjoying every minute of it and that is the mark of a great movie.

The cast is just outstanding and with the help of some classy Hollywood legends, this movie was one to watch!