The Wedding Party
The Wedding Party

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The Wedding Party

1989
Movie
101 min
Norwegian

A great crazy-comedy from Wam & Vennerød. Bryllupsfesten (English: The wedding party) is a 1989 Norwegian comedy film written by Petter Vennerød, and directed by Vennerød and Svend Wam, starring Knut Husebø and Eli Anne Linnestad. Businessman Carl Otto "Totto" Holm (Husebø) is on the verge of bankruptcy, and plans a staged robbery of the family's Munch engraving.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Howard DeutchGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A quirky and somewhat disorganized bachelor party for a groom who has cold feet turns into a chaotic yet heartwarming event. The groom's best man tries to keep everything together, while the bride's eccentric family adds to the comedic mayhem. Amidst the planning mishaps and unexpected guests, the true meaning of friendship and commitment begins to surface.

Critical Reception

The Wedding Party received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its comedic performances and lighthearted tone, though some found the plot to be predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its feel-good atmosphere and ensemble cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic comedic performances, particularly from the lead actors.

  • The film is often cited as a charming, if somewhat formulaic, romantic comedy.

  • Some reviewers noted that the humor occasionally fell flat but was redeemed by the cast's chemistry.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's humor and the chemistry between the main cast, finding it to be an enjoyable and lighthearted watch. Some viewers pointed out that the plot was predictable, but the overall sentiment was positive due to its feel-good nature.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious drama before being rewritten as a romantic comedy.

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