My Best Friend's Wife (2001)

Director:

Doug Finelli

Writers:

Doug Finelli (writer)
Mitch Galane (writer)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

Some people share Everything.

Plot:

Two friends are about to learn that they are "Grownups."

Plot Keywords:

Friend | Marriage | Flower Shop | New Jersey | Friendship

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

John Stamos	...	Steve Richards
Daniel London	...	Eric Meyer
Meredith Salenger	...	Ami Meyer
Tara Westwood	...	Claire Richards
Bill Sage	...	Chuck
Jessica Walter	...	Mrs. Epstein
Tony Roberts	...	Mr. Epstein
Paul Michael Valley	...	Cliff
Carol Alt	...	Judy
Anthony LaMagna	...	Vinney
Carlo Castronovo	...	Jackson
Miss Bunny	...	Ruby (as Juliette Alexander)
Cameron Teitleman	...	Young Eric -
Robert Vito	...	Young Steve
Marianne Hettinger	...	Courtyard Woman

Also Known As:

Grownups (USA) (video title)
Steve & Claire & Eric & Ami (USA) (TV title)

MPAA:

Rated R for language and some sexuality/nudity.

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Certification:

USA:R (video release) | USA:Unrated

Filming Locations:

Brick, New Jersey, USA

Company:

Bridge and Tunnel Productions LLC

Trivia:

Many extras in the movie are Freehold residents.

Quotes:

Eric Meyer: [when accused of sitting while peeing] It's good for your prostate.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Inside 'Never Among Friends' (2005) (V)

Engaging but rough edges

Got a preview of this last night. Enjoyed it. Was definitely engaging and kept me wondering how it would pan out in the end. Acting was a bit uneven from some of the actors-- especially the wives. Their performances weren't very convincing. John Stamos did a fine job-- maybe b/c his character wasn't too far of a stretch??? Daniel London could have been a bit stronger... came across as whiny at times... and still couldn't believe that he and Stamos would have remained so tight after all that time... the connections between the couples didn't seem "close enough" for them to consider what they were considering.

Dialog was well written-- tho' a little stilted on delivery... definitely several laugh out loud moments. Extraneous characters were just that... very extraneous and didn't offer too much value (esp. the two guys from the office... what WERE they doing in this film???)... I know it's an independent film, but thought the editing was a bit chopping and the sound quality was just fair... still... with all that taken into account, it was a good flick-- thought provoking, stereotype reinforcing to some extent (good? bad?) and one that would DEFINITELY lead to some very lively discussion afterwards, esp. if you see it in mixed company (such as with your best friend and his/her hottie husband/wife).