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Wedding Wars

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I just saw this movie the other day. A friend of mine had taped it. I found the movie to be very campy and funny. There were some stereotypes used in creating many of the supporting cast, but the Stamos and Maher were anything but. While there were some stereotypes used in creating each character, they were both well rounded, and in no way the cliche "flaming over the top fag" that tends to be created in most other comedies.

The movie has a great message, and one that I hope will actually be heard. I applaude A&E for airing a movie like this. It had a much wider audience than if it had been broadcast on one of the gay networks, or released only on DVD. I wish more of studios would take a stand and make movies with queer main characters, and have them be well rounded, and not cliches.

OH, and just on a side note, Sean Maher is still as hot as ever, even if he went from a doctor on a spaceship (Firefly-TV series) to an assistiant district attorney. Either way, he is always a great bonus to any show.

The added features on this very entertaining DVD of the brisk and light comedy WEDDING WARS bear watching: the producers, director and actors make the case for the approach of this quality film in tackling the issue of rights for gay marriage in a manner that could not offend anyone and at the same time create a more serious vantage from which to view the controversy. It is the only time in the 'film' that politics is the issue, a factor that makes the actual viewing of the story far more powerful. Credit the writer Stephen Mazur and director Jim Fall for a creating a frothy, fun story that has much more at its core than just entertainment.

Ben Grandy (Eric Dane) works as the campaign manager for the Governor of Maine (James Brolin) and proposes to the governor's daughter Maggie (Bonnie Sommerville). The wedding will be at the waterside mansion of the Governor and when the need for a wedding planner is raised, Maggie insists they ask Shel Grandy (John Stamos), the openly gay brother of Ben, who as a party planner has always dreamed of doing a wedding. Shel is in a successful relationship with state prosecutor Ted (Sean Moore) who remains in the closet for career reasons. Shel jumps at the chance to do the wedding, hoping that in some way this event will mend the schism with his big brother who has been distant since Shel informed him he was gay. All goes well until Ben writes a speech for the Governor in which the Governor states he is against gay marriage. Shel is stunned, gathers up his plans for the wedding and begins a private strike for gay marriage, a strike that with television and media coverage soon spreads across the entire USA, the result being the closure of beauty salons, florists, restaurants, limo services (and all the stereotype gay run businesses, unfortunately). The crisis is ultimately resolved in a humorous yet very touching manner and to reveal more would diminish the impact for the viewer.

John Stamos is superb as the radical Shel, but everyone in the cast is completely professional - James Brolin, Eric Dane, Bonnie Sommerville, Sean Maher, Claire Welling, Sean McCann, Jane Eastwood, Linda Kash, etc.
The production qualities are polished, the story flows along at a fast clip, and in the end there are moments of truth that poignantly emphasize human rights to happiness for everyone. Would that there were more films of this caliber to deliver social comment without the preaching so often associated with message films. It is a delight to watch. Grady Harp, June 07

Loved this one it had a cool premise what if all the gays in all areas around the country went on strike. How it affected the country was crazy and i know it wouldnt go down quite like that. It was still nice to see people uniting over the issue of gay marriage and all that it entails. John Stamos plays his character pretty well as well as Eric Dane. His accepting (not really) of him being gay brother. John Stamos is an all around delight to see in the movie being able to stand up for what he believes in. When the issue of gay marriage gets put down by the governor that wasn't thinking that way before hand. But it is an election year after all.

The supporting characters particularly his live in partner and Eric Dane's wife are acted well and having them in this helps lighten the mood somewhat. Not that is needed because the governor's wife is none too pleased with him after his decision and lets him know on any occasion she can. I love that and i love the fact that while this is about gays marrying its also about a brother finally seeing and accepting his brother for who he is a gay man that wants the same thing he has...to be married. It ends while like a few other movies i've seen still feels somewhat unique and stands on its own merits.

Loved the movie, storyline behind it and the overall appeal of each of the actors/actresses. It is worth checking out and enjoying as well. I bought and love it personally...with the recent string of gay movies that i've seen they've been too depressing and brooding. This has a message but it brings across that message through a mix of comedy and drama as well.

Job well done to all.

I wasn't expecting a whole lot since this was a made-for-TV movie. It turned out to be one of the best movies I have seen all year. I can't recommend it highly enough!! "Perfection."

There are some very good points in this movie that I think everyone needs to see and think about. The movie is funny with a great deal of predictablity but always nice to watch. Do I think this is a blockbuster movie or even one of the best ever? NO but I do say it is worth the watch and I have it in my DVD library to watch over and over again.

A great story, great acting, great message. Makes me hopeful that someday there will be marriage equality in this country. It's light and romantic even though the message is very serious and important. Everyone in the USA should be required to watch this movie.

This movie is fairly unrealistic. Once you accept this premise, you can sit back enjoy it. Stamos' acting stands out among the cast whose performances are easily forgettable except the cameo by a female, DA office worker--she's hilarious! And although the plot is unbelievable, it flows rather smoothly. Those who like happy-ever-after movies should find this one delightful; it's extremely cookie cutter. But I give it a demerit for propagating too many "gay" stereotypes.

this movie was great.

a gay wedding planner goes on strike when his brothers boss a ploitian comes out against gay marriage. causing a nation wide strike by gays. brother does everything that he can to try to stop it. makes a very good statement.

Saw wedding wars on a&e a few years back thought it was a cute story not very serious but made its points adding a nice looking cast didnt hurt good viewing

I am an afficiando of movies of the "gay" genre, & I really was suprised to see "eye candy" John Stamos play this role with complete "comfort" as a gay man. Alas, there was only one tiny kiss with his partner in this movie, but all the same it was an exteremely enjoyable film. The entire cast played their respective roles so well. It was filmed in a beautiful setting, by a lake, & James Brolin( Yeah, more "eye candy") plays the senator who's daughter is affianced to Mr. Stamos's brother . Well played, well written & very entertaining.