Hugh Grant’s career-making role is airing on BBC Three tomorrow (November 17), perfect for relaxed Sunday night viewing.
Released in 1994, Four Weddings and a Funeral marked the beginning of Grant and Richard Curtis’ famous romantic comedy collaborations. The duo went on to work on Love Actually, Bridget Jones’ Diary, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, and Notting Hill together.
The film catapulted the actor and filmmaker’s careers and was crowned one of the ‘100 best British Films’ by Empire magazine, earning the 21st spot. It was also featured on Time Out magazine’s list of the ‘100 best British films of all time’ in 74th place.
Starring Andie MacDowell as Carrie, Grant’s love interest, the story follows Charles, a charming bachelor who is struggling in his pursuit of love. His luck seems to change when he meets Carrie, but unfortunately, she is about to return to America.
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The drama focuses on five different occasions where the two keep crossing paths and Charles is forced to confront his feelings about her.
With an impressive 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the rom-com was nominated for the Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture Oscars at the 1995 Academy Awards.
Grant’s role wasn’t just beloved by fans, who continue to share clips from the film in TikTok videos, he was also awarded the Best Actor award at the 1995 BAFTAs.
More than 30 years after its release, critics still praise the comedy in the UK and beyond.
In a review for the Chicago Tribune, John Petrakis wrote: “It is smart and ironic, perceptive and observant, witty and poignant, moving and sad, all at the same time. This is more than an accomplishment for a romantic comedy. This is a small miracle.”
Michael Hutak wrote for the Sydney Morning Herald: “While the only thing that matches the hype is the tweeness, everything else you’ve heard is true. Four Weddings and a Funeral is charming, stylish, funny and witty – and worth the ticket price.”
Steven Rea of the Philadelphia Inquirer awarded the drama three and a half stars, writing: “Four Weddings and a Funeral is one of those rare films that have you smiling from the get-go, and keep you that way – with a few well-earned poignant interludes (including, of all things, a reading of W.H. Auden) – right to the end.”
Four Weddings and a Funeral will air on BBC Three at 9pm on Sunday November 17 and will be available to stream afterwards on BBC iPlayer
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