Lex Talionis
I want my time back! I have never walked out on a movie in my life because if I’m going to criticize something I think it only fair to know what I’m talking about. This one really made me reconsider that policy. Improvisation is a good exercise for actors in acting school and for scene development in rehearsal. It’s not writing. It’s not even bad writing. When a film is composed entirely of improvised scenes you have a movie that has no writing. You might as well try to make a film without direction. It is just bad film making. If you want improvisation get out some Jonathan Winters or Robin Williams tapes. The only thing I take away from this film is a curiosity to discover what other work some of the cast has done. This is a talented cast of fine comic actors completely wasted in an excruciating, painful to watch exercise. They can’t be blamed for this disaster. Even the copious nudity became tedious and boring. Maybe it’s time for films to carry a “Contains material of improvisational nature” warning.
tohu
Three young couples vie to win a magazine contest by holding their 'themed' weddings in public, with the winners being awarded a first prize of a brand new home. Step forward the three couples: nudists Michael and Joanna; tennis-mad Josef and Meredith, and Hollywood musical fans Matt and Samantha.The fun comes for us as as viewers as we join the fly-on the wall documentary team that follows all three couples as the wedding organisers and their respective families try to get the weddings together in time for the contest.This is a showcase of modern British comedy talent. Jimmy Carr, Felicity Montagu, Stephen Mangan, Martin Freeman, Jessica Stevenson and Alison Steadman all do their bit. But the real stars are the lesser known Vincent Franklin and Jason Watkins as the camp wedding organisers who won't let anything get in the way of the couples' dream day.This is an enjoyable little film, with a nice basic idea, littered with lots of good performances. It is 'smile' humour, rather than 'laugh out loud' stuff. But the smiles are here a-plenty. It is also surprisingly moving at times as well, and refreshingly free of cynicism. If at times you doubt the sincerity of some of those involved, the ending leaves you on a high.'Confetti' is not brilliant or ground-breaking, but it will make you smile. And that's not such a bad recommendation, is it?
mistermike-2
Mockumentary that follows three couples as they compete for the title of "Most Original Wedding". Prudes may be offended by the nudity, but it is done in a very non-sexual way. The nude scenes are quite long and are not filmed through smoke or other obstructions. Men and women are mingling and being interviewed while totally naked. You actually get a glimpse of what it's like to go to a nudist colony. I am glad that I decided to watch the full film. The payoff at the end was worth the time I spent loathing and yawning through the first hour of this trying-too-hard-to-be-funny movie. The final competition scenes are wonderful, heart touching, and very well done.
Jawsphobia
Simplicity can either work for a film or against it. Confetti just happens to rise above the fad of reality TV enough to comment on it and on some of our comfort zones.There may be some repetitive reaction shots and either you appreciate the inclusive spirit of the film or you don't. That may influence a few ratings.Martin Freeman (Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Shaun of the Dead) once again turns his reaction-to-absurd-surroundings schtick to new heights. The rest of the cast is excellent but he manages to ground the movie.Though the directing is deceptively simple for much of the film it is definitely not just coverage. There are brilliant shock value moments and sustained beats of comic discomfort. Despite the mock documentary format, the ending presentations allow a display of razzle dazzle style.
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