Kiss the Bride (2002)

33% of critics liked it
(6 reviews)
49% of users liked it
(2,151 ratings)

New England native Vanessa Parise makes her directorial debut with the Italian-American wedding movie Kiss the Bride. Danni Sposato (Amanda Detmer) embarks on her wedding plans aided by her mother, Irena (Talia Shire), and grandmother Julia (Frances Bay). Danni's three sisters return home to Rhode… More New England native Vanessa Parise makes her directorial debut with the Italian-American wedding movie Kiss the Bride. Danni Sposato (Amanda Detmer) embarks on her wedding plans aided by her mother, Irena (Talia Shire), and grandmother Julia (Frances Bay). Danni's three sisters return home to Rhode Island for the wedding: oldest Niki (Brooke Langton) is the Hollywood star of a TV show, who brings along her rude boyfriend/manager Marty (Johnny Whitworth); icy Chrissy (played by director Parise) is a wealthy New York City businesswoman with no romantic prospects; and youngest Toni (Monet Mazur) drives a motorcycle and brings along her girlfriend Amy (Alyssa Milano). Also starring Burt Young and Sean Patrick Flanery. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 29 min.
Directed By: Vanessa Parise
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Feb 14, 2002 Wide
On DVD: Feb 8, 2005
Studio: MGM Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Stina Chyn, Film Threat
It's about family.
MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher
Romantic comedies don't come any blander or more generic than this one.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...one of those rare movies that leaves the viewer wanting more after the credits have rolled...
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
The kind of vanity project that every Hollywood actor dreams of making, and when it's all said and done they wonder why it never got theatrical distribution.
James Plath, Movie Metropolis
Kiss the Bride is a mixed bouquet of dandelions and roses.
Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews
[Looks like] a pilot for an east coast version of Baywatch.

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jay n

Has its moments, particularly Amanda Detmer's meltdown, but her three sisters are such loathsome, selfish hateful bitches that it drains most of the enjoyment out of any small worthwhile contributions the film does offer. That said several supporting actors do good work, Talia… More
Has its moments, particularly Amanda Detmer's meltdown, but her three sisters are such loathsome, selfish hateful bitches that it drains most of the enjoyment out of any small worthwhile contributions the film does offer. That said several supporting actors do good work, Talia Shire and Alyssa Milano in particular give fine performances.
Leo L

Here is a good movie with an interesting story plot that surrounds the lives of four sisters. As one prepares for marriage, the others begin to seek their own happiness. Great cast- Burt Young, Talia Shire, Amanda Detmer, Brooke Langton, Jonathon Schaech, and Monet Mazur. Tons of… More
Here is a good movie with an interesting story plot that surrounds the lives of four sisters. As one prepares for marriage, the others begin to seek their own happiness. Great cast- Burt Young, Talia Shire, Amanda Detmer, Brooke Langton, Jonathon Schaech, and Monet Mazur. Tons of laughter. Definitely worthy.