I had no preconceptions of this film, not having seen any trailers, and having missed it completely on general release, so I saw it yesterday on DVD, and will probably watch it again one day.
The theme of the boy-meets-girl-marries-girl-oops! is fairly unusual and the characters were well-drawn for the most part, although the American love interest seemed pretty colourless, but he was loaded, so maybe that was his charm. Minnie Driver was stunning and Olivia Colman stole every scene she was in, and some of those she was viewed through a frosted window. The two main characters could have been played by anyone, but they were convincing if not lovable. I found the best man amusing, in small doses. The ending was somewhat silly but perhaps they ran out of money? It seemed like that. It was obvious what conclusion would be reached, but honestly? An ending that abrupt? Spoiled it really.
So, not for everyone, but on the whole a good way to spend a winter's afternoon, especially if you have popcorn. I've certainly seen much worse.
The theme of the boy-meets-girl-marries-girl-oops! is fairly unusual and the characters were well-drawn for the most part, although the American love interest seemed pretty colourless, but he was loaded, so maybe that was his charm. Minnie Driver was stunning and Olivia Colman stole every scene she was in, and some of those she was viewed through a frosted window. The two main characters could have been played by anyone, but they were convincing if not lovable. I found the best man amusing, in small doses. The ending was somewhat silly but perhaps they ran out of money? It seemed like that. It was obvious what conclusion would be reached, but honestly? An ending that abrupt? Spoiled it really.
So, not for everyone, but on the whole a good way to spend a winter's afternoon, especially if you have popcorn. I've certainly seen much worse.