My First Wedding (2004)

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A case of mistaken identity turns a love affair upside down in this romantic comedy, the first English-language feature from French director Laurent Firode. Vanessa (Rachael Leigh Cook) is a young woman who is soon to be married, but as her wedding day approaches, she develops something of a… More A case of mistaken identity turns a love affair upside down in this romantic comedy, the first English-language feature from French director Laurent Firode. Vanessa (Rachael Leigh Cook) is a young woman who is soon to be married, but as her wedding day approaches, she develops something of a wandering eye when it comes to men. Vanessa begins fantasizing about practically every guy she sees, and is driven to distraction by sexual thoughts. Eager to clear her mind, Vanessa stops by a church and confesses her lustful daydreaming to a priest. However, it turns out Vanessa wasn't really talking to a priest, but a carpenter doing repairs at the church. The carpenter quickly becomes infatuated with the attractive young woman with sex on the brain, and he wonders if she might be looking for a way out of her upcoming marriage. However, he also makes the mistake of telling some of his friends about his dilemma, which starts a wave of gossip about Vanessa and her fiancé. My First Wedding also stars Kenny Doughty and Paul Hopkins. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Laurent Firode
Written By: Joan Carr-Wiggin
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy

In Theaters: Apr 14, 2006 Wide
On DVD: Dec 5, 2006
Studio: Cinema Libre

Critic Reviews

Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
After languishing unseen for years, Laurent Firode's long-delayed comedy is finally getting its day in the sun. Too bad there's such a heavy shadow hanging over it.
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune
With a title like My First Wedding, viewers shouldn't expect anything other than a date movie that relies more on likable characters than originality.
Frank Lovece, Film Journal International
It's hard to imagine how even Billy Wilder could have made this premise palatable.
Steve Kobak, Kansas City Star
A run-of-the mill farce with an undeniably sexist undertone.
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul), St. Paul Pioneer Press
My First Wedding has Rachael Leigh Cook's off-kilter rhythm going for it, and it needs it because everything else about the movie is way too on-kilter.
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
The narrative impetus of the film is stupidity, as Laurent Firode's romantic comedy only manages to progress from plot point A to B thanks to the witlessness of its unbelievably naive protagonists.

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Here's a movie that is a bit on the hilarious and quirky side of a love-comedy. Two individuals are instantly drawn together, as one makes a confession about a fantasy at a church that utlimately sets off a ring of mistaken identity and crazy mishaps. As he is mistaken for a… More
Here's a movie that is a bit on the hilarious and quirky side of a love-comedy. Two individuals are instantly drawn together, as one makes a confession about a fantasy at a church that utlimately sets off a ring of mistaken identity and crazy mishaps. As he is mistaken for a priest, Nick is a carpernter making repairs in the church when he meets Vanessa. She is engaged to marry, and is starting to have mixed feelings about love and her fiance when she decides to talk about her anxieties. She decides confession is the best place for it. Rachel Leigh Cook and Kenny Doughty stars. Worth seeing!