Serial (Bad) Weddings
Serial (Bad) Weddings

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Serial (Bad) Weddings

2014
Movie
94 min
French

A catholic French couple sees their life upside down when their four daughters get married to men of different religion and origins.

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IMDb6.5/10
Google Users78%
Director: Philippe de ChauveronGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A traditional Catholic couple from the French bourgeoisie are distressed when their four daughters decide to marry men of different ethnicities and religions. They face a new crisis when their youngest daughter announces her engagement to a Catholic man, hoping to finally please her parents. However, this son-in-law proves to be the most challenging of all.

Critical Reception

Serial (Bad) Weddings was a commercial success in France and other European countries, becoming one of the highest-grossing French films of all time. While it received mixed reviews from critics, often citing its predictable plot and reliance on stereotypes, audiences generally found it to be a humorous and entertaining comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humor and ability to provoke thought on societal issues.

  • Criticized for its reliance on potentially offensive stereotypes and predictable storyline.

  • Appreciated by many for its lighthearted approach to cultural clashes.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film's comedic elements and its exploration of family dynamics and cultural integration, finding it funny and relevant. Some comments noted that while the humor was sometimes based on stereotypes, it was presented in a way that was accessible and entertaining for a broad audience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the 2015 Magritte Awards.

Fun Fact

The film was a massive box office hit in France, selling over 12 million tickets and becoming the second-highest-grossing film in France in 2014, behind 'Lucy'.

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eileen

eileen

This is one of the best movies I've ever seen. Great fun, few tears too, seen sympathetically from everybody's point of view. World Peace in one family. I loved it like a friend.

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