Wedding Wars (2006)

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast

A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

Since I missed John Stamos' reportedly groundbreaking stage Master of Ceremonies in "Cabaret," it was great seeing his work in this romantic caper. The man does light fare well, has a nice singing voice, and reportedly dances, too.As Shel, Stamos sets the tone and carries this film along. What could have been a broad performance is toned down to a naturalistic style. He and Eric Dane as his brother, Ben, blend nicely, playing off one another with ease. The rest of the cast likewise does a good job.The tone of this film, from Jim Fall's direction to Mervyn Warren's score, is reminiscent of the earlier "In and Out." It was as though the latter film was studied carefully down to the last detail--which is a credit more to "In and Out" than "Wedding Wars." Some of the situations are a bit silly, like the one-man-banner-carrying Shel at night with no one around. However, both sides of the marriage issue get due attention and, in the end, the "compromise" (about loosing the battle yet winning the war) is palatable.The dance finale with gender-switching partners is cute (another throwback to "In and Out") and the happy ending works smoothly. All in all a pleasant TV comedy.Incidentally--as of 2012--there is a noticeable absence of press reviews for this film: only one external review on IMDb, and none on either Metacritic or Rotten Tomatoes. This is too good and professional a product to so ignore.

I didn't really know what the movie was about when I put it in the DVD player. I was very surprised with the content and think that it is a movie definitely worth seeing. John Stamos plays an excellent part and over all the movie comes together very nicely. Some people may not want to watch the movie because of the over all theme but they are really missing out on a great movie. It may not be a movie for everyone but makes for a great lazy Sunday. Very entertaining and makes a valid point. The actors all did a fantastic job in the role they were playing and it was good because it ended without the Governor changing his mind on what he believes to be right. The "Gays" as they say may have lost this fight but they still will try to win the war.

It is not trying to be a comedy, it is not a drama, John Stamos is Brilliant, Eric Dane is Wonderful, and James Brolin is Hysterical. The director, writer, producer and actors all need applause.We can never get middle America to accept Gay Marriage unless we show them that we are people too. All the Gay Pride Parades will not show middle America that Gay people are people with rights too.I have been a Radical Fairie and a Gay Rights Activist and now as a Democratic State Committee Person and a member of my Church, I am changing more peoples minds than any number of parades. I am proud member of the United Church of Christ. I believe that we need to show people that we are their next door neighbors, co-workers, cousins, aunts, uncles, bothers and sisters.

Less fluffy than a Lifetime movie, less silly than a Will and Grace episode, and less in your face than an Aaron Sorkin production, this surprising little TV film really hit the right note. I expected it to be background noise while I wrapped holiday packages, instead, I found myself putting the wrapping paper down and watching as these fairly real characters went through the delicate dance that makes up weddings, brotherhood and gay rights in our contemporary world. Eric Dane found his niche, as he has of late, as the man who wants to do the right thing but has to get past himself to do it. Bonnie Somerville is the kind of warm person you want to know, and James Brolin a polished but "real" politician. Extra stars for John Stamos, who comes off completely comfortable in the role of a gay man who is neither flaming nor hiding, but simply "is". Smiles and kisses to Sean Maher of Firefly fame, for playing an engaging, sweet, and interestingly faceted boyfriend. HUGE thanks to A&E for airing a film that talks about gay marriage. I cannot imagine how this delicate story could offend anyone, but have a sneaking suspicion that most of the other networks would have tsk-tsked it right out the door. Enjoyable, engaging, and worth a look. I'd watch it again, and I'd recommend it...I have, in fact. Well done.