A Few Best Men

Aussie director Stephan Elliot has been away from his home country for awhile but now returns with this film from the writer of 'Death At A Funeral'.

Weddings are one of those events that people place a great deal of significance and reverence. People feel that because of this significance that you need to make everything perfect. This kind of perfection is what film makers love to take advantage of and create all sorts of disasters to befall the event. Much like what happens with this film. Writer Dean Craig had great success with finding fun at funerals with 'Death At A Funeral', he now takes on another major event. The film is a very enjoyable romp and full of some great farcical moments. The humour is quite crude and full of bodily function jokes. I am a huge fan of 'Death At A Funeral' but this film, while enjoyable, was not as brilliant. I got quite a few laughs out of the film but not as many as I might have hoped. Dean has created many humourous moments from the wedding scenario. I did have a few problems with some of the cliches, like the fact that the brides father is a rich senator.

Xavier Samuel has certainly taken advantage of his new found fame. It is great to see that he does not do all his work overseas. He is quite funny in this role but he is mostly the straight man for much of the humour. Kris Marshall has certainly proven himself to be an excellent comedic actor in previous roles like 'Death At A Funeral'. Here is is very funny and his crazy antics set up most of the comedy set pieces. Kevin Bishop does an excellent job as Kris's comedy partner. He is probably the funniest actor in the film and manages to get most of the film's laughs. Rebel Wilson is also very funny in her small role. I liked seeing Olivia Newton-John back on the big screen and in a very different role.

It might not be as hilariously funny as you might expect but still a very enjoyable romp. Stephan Elliot proves that he can be an excellent director of comedy.