tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569750317755310322.post124288718389566003..comments2023-11-19T04:43:33.827+11:00Comments on Matt vs. the Academy: 1994 - Four Weddings and a FuneralMatt Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10317583098531787395noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569750317755310322.post-43724361234127739152010-10-03T20:11:16.691+11:002010-10-03T20:11:16.691+11:00wow, haven't seen this in ages... Like all of ...wow, haven't seen this in ages... Like all of 1994 nominees. I have this vague feeling it was fun to watch, so maybe I should add it on my "relaxing films" list to enjoy on a rainy evening.<br /><br />Hugh Grant was GREAT in About a Boy. I'm happy he's a Golden Globe winner.Alex Constantinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940311552608814201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569750317755310322.post-87902162716841603552010-10-03T08:51:06.119+11:002010-10-03T08:51:06.119+11:00It was funny, but I not a best picture nomination,...It was funny, but I not a best picture nomination, but I don't really mind it's nomination.joe burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987519630654592530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569750317755310322.post-60098293114835866252010-10-03T01:36:31.599+10:002010-10-03T01:36:31.599+10:00Four Weddings and a Funeral was certainly the surp...Four Weddings and a Funeral was certainly the surprise nominee for 1994. With only a writing nod to go with their Best Picture nomination, it beat out several films that had strong nomination results. When you have every AMPAS member eligible to vote for Best Picture, these pleasant surprises occur. I think it is a good rule, although now with ten picture nominees the surprises are, well, less surprising. <br /><br />Anyway, 4W&aF is the precise definition of a classy feel good movie. It moves breezily along handling both humor and pathos equally well. I will suggest however that it could qualify as a mystery thriller Matt - to add to your recent theatrical viewings:<br />Will Hugh Grant ever stop stammering?<br />Will Simon Callow be cited for mugging?<br />Will Andie MacDowell be cited for lack of emotion?<br />Will Kenneth Griffith (angry old man) be cited for milking a joke?<br />Will we ever find out what any of them do for a living?<br /><br />I'm just poking fun. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and while it may have finished just outside my top 5, I had no major issue with its nomination.Mike Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953461679716236054noreply@blogger.com