The
Perfect Wedding
(2012/Wolfe DVD)
Picture:
C+ Sound: B- Extras: B Film: C+
Scott
Gabriel's The
Perfect Wedding,
which was written by Ed Gaffney (Enemy
Combatant)
& New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann, has been
released by Wolfe Video. This is a romantic gay tale and also family
drama that has some nice moments and revolves around The Fowlers
(James Rebhorn (Independence
Day,
Guiding
Light),
Kristine Sutherland (TV's Buffy
The Vampire Slayer)
and there 2 adopted siblings, reformed alcoholic Paul (Eric Aragon,
The
Interview)
and his engaged sister Alana (Apolonia Davolos, Jolly)
who returns home with her good friend Vicki (Annie Kerins) in
planning her lavish wedding over the Christmas holidays. The drama
comes into the fold when Alana's good friend wedding planner Roy
(Roger Stewart, who also happens to be Paul's ex) agrees to attend
with his new boyfriend Gavin (Jason T. Gaffney, Jolly),
but doesn't tell Alana they are also broken up). Since they are
still friends, Gavin agrees to come for Roy's benefit so Paul will
think he is over him (and to make him jealous). Paul, who still
feels guilty for cheating on Roy that lead to their breakup, ends up
falling for Gavin and vice versa, so the rest of the movie Paul and
Gavin try to fight their attraction for each other (where the film
attempts bad comedy).
James
Rebhorn is the standout as the Father who is diagnosed with
Alzheimer's and Kristine Sutherland is perfectly cast as the
sympathetic mom. Aragon and Davolos are quite believable as their
adopted kids. The story lacks momentum and feels somewhat contrived
for plot purposes to bring the gay characters together. Despite it's
flaws this is a touching story to rent solo on a cold winter night
for people experiencing the holiday blues who didn't grow up in a
conventional family and also can relate to having extended family and
friends in similar situations!
The
anamorphically enhanced 1.78 X 1 picture quality is surprisingly easy
on the eyes for an indy film and the scenic beauty of Sarasota,
Florida also benefits from this. The lossy Dolby Digital 5.1
surround sound is also quite good and is even better overall. The
DVD extras includes Behind the scenes featurette, interviews with
actors, theatrical trailer, 5.1 surround sound and closed caption.
The extras give some good interviews with the cast and are above
average for a low budget film.
- Howard Saul
