A Movie Well Worth CRASHING Any Cinemas For ! !

Rating: 10/10 (21 July 2005)

Saw it last night. And what can I say, I was blown away.
If you're a fan of arty-farty flicks, sweeping epics or gritty realism, then this film might not be your bucket of popcorn. If you're, however, like me, someone who knows how to appreciate unpretentious, over-the-top, slapstick, no-holds-barred, corny, clichéd yet hilariously entertaining lite watch, then this one's for you.
The premise is simple. Our dynamic duo here play two womanizing b**tards who are experts in crashing weddings, creating interesting backgrounds for themselves and generally getting laid as the sole objective of every successful crash. They get pussy thrown at them left, right and everywhere in between until they decide to crash the wedding of one of the most influential and powerful man's daughter. Following Hollywood comedy's tried-and-tested formula for disaster, they soon draw too much attention to themselves while courting two other sisters of the bride and as a result, get invited to spend time with the powerful family from Hell.
I don't wanna spoil anyone's fun, but rest assured, you'd see the full works of hilarious situations and laugh-a-minute antics. From foul mouthed granny to horny mum with breast implants to closet gay painter son to testosterone-filled-jackass son-in-law to just about every comedic cliché you can think of, this show will leave you asking for more at the end. Owen Wilson is his usual laidback, funny man with a conscience self but it is Vince Vaughn who steals the show. Razor-sharp lines, deadpan delivery and a penchant for physical comedy, he really shines in every single scene his obnoxious, self-centred man-boy character is in. The two of them share a fantastic chemistry, thanks to being long-time collaborators and real life buddies, and you could almost feel the enthusiasm and sheer sense of fun they must've had filming this enjoyable summer hit.
We get quite good performances from the side characters, with Christopher Walken and Jane Seymour thrown in the mix, Will Ferrel in a funny cameo role and of course, a lovely performance from Rachel McAdams. Granted, her character wasn't that hard to play, but she just oozes star quality and gorgeousness from every pore of her body.
To wrap it up, go watch the Wedding Crashers. Don't expect great story lines or Oscar-winning performances. Just go in there with a date / couple of friends, grab some snacks and be prepared to laugh out your soft drinks through your nose. A personal testimony: Without giving too much away, there was this scene at the dinner table which had me laughing till tears started rolling and my stomach hurting. *SLIGHT SPOILER* And when Vince Vaughn finally gave some poetic justice to the 'baddie' of the film, the whole cinema applauded with gusto. That was the first time I've been in a cinema in UK where the audience clapped as if it was a live show. Either it was a coincidence that all the expressive cinema-goers of Newcastle decided to watch this particular show at the day I was watching  OR it's just plain that the film hit the bullseye. I'm sure it did.