A Few Best Men Review

A Few Best Men

Reviewed by Delphi Ellis

Starring: Kris Marshall, Laura Brent, Xavier Samuel, Kevin Bishop, Tim Draxl
Directed by: Stephan Elliott
Running Time: 97 minutes
Rated: 15

Orphaned David (Xavier Samuel) has grown up and decided to go on the trip of a lifetime, to discover himself and his direction in life. Whilst away, he gained much more than that in the form of Mia (Laura Brent) and the love struck pair resolve to spend the rest of their lives together. On the eve of the big day, they travel to Mia's beautiful and luxurious home in the Australian wilderness, where David discovers he knows very little about his future wife, particularly the family "business" and her potential role in it. In turn, Mia considers whether she can live with David's dysfunctional "family" comprising of heartbroken Luke (Tim Draxl), timid Graham (Kevin Bishop) and wreckless Tom (Kris Marshall) who seem determined to prevent the wedding happening at all.

Then there's Ramsey, the mascot sheep who unwittingly forms a large part of the whole proceedings.  Will David and Mia stay together and can they avoid disaster on the biggest day of their lives.  This movie has some definite comedy moments and a brilliant guest appearance by Olivia Newton-John who plays the doting Mother of the bride.  You will find it hard not to be amused by some of the ridiculous situations the boys find themselves in although this movie does have some weak moments; but if you can survive that (and one section where you may even want to be sick) you will find the rest of the movie an enjoyable, and entertaining feature.