Considering what I expect from most romantic comedies, I'd have to say that I enjoyed this film quite a bit more than I had anticipated. In The Wedding Date, Debra Messing hires a charming date to take to her sister's wedding, where she is sure to run into her ex-fiance, the groom's best man. Debra Messing does an excellent job. I was impressed that she was very easily able to separate herself from her well-known character Grace, and take on a very realistic new persona. Dermot Mulroney, aside from being extremely good-looking, is a pretty talented actor. His dry humor and comedic timing are hilarious; he alone makes this film worth seeing. The plot of this film is actually pretty well-done, with some unforeseen twists and turns that do a really good job of keeping the audience off-balance and interested. This is the second time I have seen the film, and to be honest, I was not planning on watching the whole thing. However, after an hour, I was so caught up in the plot that I ended up finishing the whole thing. The Wedding Date takes place primarily in England, and this, along with a very specific writing style, gives the movie a feel similar to classics like Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. I am not saying that Wedding Date compares to some of the greatest literature ever created, but to me, it was very reminiscent. My wife enjoyed this film, probably a little more than I did, but I think it was worthwhile for both of us. If I had to recommend a romantic comedy to someone, this would not be first, but it would be on my short list. I give The Wedding Date 2 and a half stars.
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