With one of my best friends getting married today, I thought this was a pretty good movie to include as a great Popcorn Movie Night suggestion. It's weird to think this was released 15 years ago because it stands up pretty well. Julia Roberts was in dire need of a hit movie after a number of pretty ordinary efforts and this movie signalled a return to form for the Pretty Woman. She plays the rather neurotic Jules who just happens to be in love with her best friend Michael (Dermott Mulroney in one of his first major roles).
However, like most romantic comedies, the stand out performances come from the support cast. In the case of this film Rupert Everett as George absolutely steals the show with one of the first roles I can remember that poked fun at gay people while also making them ultra-cool at the same time.
Cameron Diaz is also very impressive as Kimberley, the girl that Michael is going to marry. Before this role she had never done anything more than just be a pretty face, but her turn as the ditzy but loveable Kimmy was the first time we saw her comic ability.
Like most romantic comedies, this movie is highly predictable but a lot of fun, and will keep most guys happy as well. The real thing that sets this movie apart from the crowd is the inspired move to use exclusively Burt Bacharat songs on the soundtrack. And including "I Say A Little Prayer" and "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" as live performances during the movie provide to of the more memorable moments, with Cameron Diaz's karaoke effort a fantastic Popcorn Movie Moment.
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