Kiss the Bride (2008 film)
Encyclopedia
Kiss the Bride is a romantic comedy
, directed by C. Jay Cox
, which had a limited release in April 2008. It stars Tori Spelling
, Philipp Karner and James O'Shea. In 2010, this film was remade in a direct-to-video
version starring Reagan Gomez, Darren Dewitt Hansen, and Persia White.
) and Ryan (James O'Shea) were best friends in high school, but ten years later, Matt receives an invitation to Ryan's wedding, he is surprised - especially that Ryan's intended, whose name is Alex, is a woman (Tori Spelling
). Matt and Ryan had a gay
moment in high school, and Matt has held a torch for Ryan for the past ten years. Described by a co-worker as "so 'My Best Friend's Gay Wedding,'" Matt races off to rescue his former love from this woman who must have trapped him into marriage. Matt and Alex hit it off, Matt and Ryan have some things to work out, and a cast of character in-laws (Joanna Cassidy
, Tess Harper
, Robert Foxworth
and Amber Benson
) keeps the laughter going.
called the film "the most ignoble outing in bi-curious screen hijinks since France produced Poltergay
."
Romantic Comedy
Romantic Comedy can refer to* Romantic Comedy , a 1979 play written by Bernard Slade* Romantic Comedy , a 1983 film adapted from the play and starring Dudley Moore and Mary Steenburgen...
, directed by C. Jay Cox
C. Jay Cox
C. Jay Cox is an American director and screenwriter.-Biography:Cox grew up in Eastern Nevada and made his first film when he was eight years old . Growing up, he continued writing and creating short films. He graduated with a BA in Journalism from Brigham Young University...
, which had a limited release in April 2008. It stars Tori Spelling
Tori Spelling
Victoria Davey "Tori" Spelling is an American actress. Spelling became known in the early 1990s for her role as Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210. Spelling then had roles in a string of made-for-television films, such as A Friend to Die For and Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?...
, Philipp Karner and James O'Shea. In 2010, this film was remade in a direct-to-video
Direct-to-video
Direct-to-video is a term used to describe a film that has been released to the public on home video formats without being released in film theaters or broadcast on television...
version starring Reagan Gomez, Darren Dewitt Hansen, and Persia White.
Synopsis
Matt (Philipp KarnerPhilipp Karner
Philipp Karner, born on July 15, 1979 in Vienna, Austria, is an American actor, who is best known for starring in the film Kiss the Bride.-Career:...
) and Ryan (James O'Shea) were best friends in high school, but ten years later, Matt receives an invitation to Ryan's wedding, he is surprised - especially that Ryan's intended, whose name is Alex, is a woman (Tori Spelling
Tori Spelling
Victoria Davey "Tori" Spelling is an American actress. Spelling became known in the early 1990s for her role as Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210. Spelling then had roles in a string of made-for-television films, such as A Friend to Die For and Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?...
). Matt and Ryan had a gay
Gay
Gay is a word that refers to a homosexual person, especially a homosexual male. For homosexual women the specific term is "lesbian"....
moment in high school, and Matt has held a torch for Ryan for the past ten years. Described by a co-worker as "so 'My Best Friend's Gay Wedding,'" Matt races off to rescue his former love from this woman who must have trapped him into marriage. Matt and Alex hit it off, Matt and Ryan have some things to work out, and a cast of character in-laws (Joanna Cassidy
Joanna Cassidy
Joanna Cassidy is an American film and television actress. She is known for her role as the replicant Zhora in the Ridley Scott's film Blade Runner...
, Tess Harper
Tess Harper
Tess Harper is an American actress.-Early life:Born Tessie Jean Washam on August 15, 1950 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Her parents' names are Ed and Rosemary Washam. She grew up around lots of quilts and quilt makers. On her own time, she liked to sit on the porch-swing and read...
, Robert Foxworth
Robert Foxworth
Robert Heath Foxworth is an American film, stage and television actor.-Early life and career:Foxworth was born in Houston, Texas, the son of Erna Beth , a writer, and John Howard Foxworth, a roofing contractor...
and Amber Benson
Amber Benson
Amber Nicole Benson is an American actress, writer, film director, and film producer. She is best known for her role as Tara Maclay on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but has also directed, produced and starred in her own films Chance and Lovers, Liars & Lunatics...
) keeps the laughter going.
Cast
- Tori SpellingTori SpellingVictoria Davey "Tori" Spelling is an American actress. Spelling became known in the early 1990s for her role as Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210. Spelling then had roles in a string of made-for-television films, such as A Friend to Die For and Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?...
as Alex - James O'Shea as Ryan
- Philipp KarnerPhilipp KarnerPhilipp Karner, born on July 15, 1979 in Vienna, Austria, is an American actor, who is best known for starring in the film Kiss the Bride.-Career:...
as Matt - Amber BensonAmber BensonAmber Nicole Benson is an American actress, writer, film director, and film producer. She is best known for her role as Tara Maclay on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but has also directed, produced and starred in her own films Chance and Lovers, Liars & Lunatics...
as Elly - Joanna CassidyJoanna CassidyJoanna Cassidy is an American film and television actress. She is known for her role as the replicant Zhora in the Ridley Scott's film Blade Runner...
as Evelyn - Garrett M. Brown as Gerald
- Tess HarperTess HarperTess Harper is an American actress.-Early life:Born Tessie Jean Washam on August 15, 1950 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Her parents' names are Ed and Rosemary Washam. She grew up around lots of quilts and quilt makers. On her own time, she liked to sit on the porch-swing and read...
as Barbara - Robert FoxworthRobert FoxworthRobert Heath Foxworth is an American film, stage and television actor.-Early life and career:Foxworth was born in Houston, Texas, the son of Erna Beth , a writer, and John Howard Foxworth, a roofing contractor...
as Wayne - E.E. Bell as Dan
- Steve SandvossSteve SandvossSteve Sandvoss is an American actor.-Career:Sandvoss's break as an actor came when he landed the role of a football star competing against Will Estes in the NBC drama series American Dreams. His other television roles include appearances on Dr...
as Sean - Michael Medico as Chris
- Jane Cho as Stephanie
- Ralph Cole Jr. as Barry
- Brooke DillmanBrooke DillmanBrooke Dillman is an American actress and comedian best known as a series regular maternal roles on the skit comedy Blue Collar TV .-Career:...
as Virginia - Dean McDermottDean McDermottDean McDermott is a Canadian-American actor best known in the United States for having married Victoria Davey "Tori" Spelling, with whom he appeared in the observational documentary shows Tori & Dean: Inn Love and Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, and for having acted out the role of Constable...
as Plumber - Elizabeth KellElizabeth KellElizabeth Kell is an Australian rower.- References :* at sports-reference.com...
as Monica - Dean Nolen as Reverend
- Connie Sawyer as Aunt Minnie
- Les Williams as Larry
- Charlie DavidCharlie DavidCharles David Lubiniecki better known as Charlie David is a Canadian actor, who stars in the LGBT horror series Dante's Cove. He has also worked as a producer, writer, and TV host on a number of shows like F.Y.E!, SpyTV, Bump! and Crash Test Mommy...
as Joey - Paul Meacham as Waiter Worthie
- Kyle Davis as Officer Harley
- Mary Gillis as Saleslady
Critical reception
Nick Pinkerton of LA WeeklyLA Weekly
LA Weekly is a free weekly tabloid-sized "alternative weekly" in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1978 by Editor/Publisher Jay Levin and a board of directors that included actor-producer Michael Douglas...
called the film "the most ignoble outing in bi-curious screen hijinks since France produced Poltergay
Poltergay
Poltergay is a French film directed by Éric Lavaine, based on an idea by Héctor Cabello Reyes. The script was written by Héctor Cabello Reyes and Éric Lavaine...
."
Soundtrack
- "U Found Me" (Levi KreisLevi KreisLevi Kreis is an American recording artist and actor from Oliver Springs, Tennessee.-Music career:His debut album was released on November 17, 2005, accompanied by an appearance on a special XM radio edition of NBC's The Apprentice. Four hopefuls were chosen from thousands of submissions...
, Darci Monet) - Levi KreisLevi KreisLevi Kreis is an American recording artist and actor from Oliver Springs, Tennessee.-Music career:His debut album was released on November 17, 2005, accompanied by an appearance on a special XM radio edition of NBC's The Apprentice. Four hopefuls were chosen from thousands of submissions... - "Hardly A Hero" (Kreis, Monet) - Levi Kreis
- "We're Okay" (Kreis) - Levi Kreis (end credits)
- "Drive" - Brian Kent