My Best Friend's Wedding

REVIEW
In Pretty Woman, Roberts played the good-hearted prostitute who wouldn't hurt a fly. In the decade since that film, she's basically played the same, sweet character, all honey and roses. Which makes her bristling portrayal of a former lover out to stop the wedding of her ex -- at any cost -- all the more irresistible. Recalling Irene Dunne in The Awful Truth rather than Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction, Roberts plays Julianne, a successful food critic who has been best friends with Michael (Mulroney) since they broke up several years ago. Harboring a crush but never admitting it, her feelings for Michael are realized when he announces he's in love: with another woman. She then sets in motion a plan to sabotage their relationship. One of the strengths of the film is that not all the humor is dependant upon Julianne's schemes, for the film is filled with delightful off-the-wall and totally unexpected comedic moments. As Julianne's gay confidant, Everett gives a smashing performance and one only wishes he had more screen time.