Last Wedding (2001): Dir: Bruce Sweeney / Cast: Benjamin Ratner, Tom Scholte, Vincent Gale, Molly Parker, Frida Betrani: Independent film about the last fling of freedom for three males. Benjamin Ratner and Frida Betrani get engaged but he discovers that her ambition is in country music, which she is a failure at. Tom Scholte and Nancy Sivak have problems when he has an affair with one of his literary students. Vincent Gale and Molly Parker are both architects but when she receives a big career break he isn't supportive. This is an interesting study of relationships gone wrong, which unfortunately ends in tragedy. Directed by Bruce Sweeney with a documentary appeal as if observing these relationships. Acting is top notch as it examines the three males and their relationships hopes and ultimate failures, all done with great comic touches. Ratner knows that his wife's love for music isn't doubled as a talent but can he break this to her? Scholte heads straight for trouble when embarking in an affair, which his wife will learn thus leaving him to ponder his reasoning. Gale is threatened by tradition when the thought of his wife being a bigger cash earner. Molly Parker is a great new edition to Sweeney's ensemble. It is film about expectations when it comes to relationships and despite its negative view it certainly hits the point home. Score: 8 / 10
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