The Groomsmen (2006)

Director:

Edward Burns

Writer (WGA):

Edward Burns (written by)

Release Date:

22 September 2006 (Spain)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance

Tagline:

There's a difference between getting older and growing up.

Plot:

A groom (Ed Burns) and his four attendants wrestle with issues related to friendship and maturity a week before the big day.

Plot Keywords:

Nypd | Beer Drinking | Taxi | Pickup Truck | Wedding Dress

Cast

Edward Burns	...	Paulie
Heather Burns	...	Jules
John Leguizamo	...	TC
Matthew Lillard	...	Dez Howard
Donal Logue	...	Jimbo
Jay Mohr	...	Cousin Mike Sullivan
Brittany Murphy	...	Sue
Shari Albert	...	Tina Howard
Jessica Capshaw	...	Jen
Spencer Fox	...	Little Jack
Kevin Kash	...	Strip Club MC
Amy Leonard	...	Crystal
Arthur J. Nascarella	...	Mr. B (as Arthur Nascarella)
John F. O'Donohue	...	Pops (as John O'Donohue)
Joe Pistone	...	Top Cat

Also Known As:

Die Freunde des Bräutigams (Germany) (TV title) [de]
Los amigos del novio (Spain) [es]
Otra despedida de soltero (Argentina) (DVD title) [es]
Petit mariage entre amis (France) (TV title) [fr]
The Boys Are Back in Town - Die Freunde des Bräutigams (Germany) (DVD title) [de]
Viimeiset viritykset (Finland) [fi]

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive language and brief nudity.

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | Australia:M | Finland:K-11 | Argentina:16 | Netherlands:6 | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

City Island, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Marlboro Road Gang Productions

Trivia:

In the last bar scene with Ed Burns and Mathew Lillard, Burns is wearing a t-shirt saying "Up & Down Club" - which is the Jazz club his wife Christy Turlington owned with her sister Erin back in San Francisco. The club had a good run from 1994 till 1999.

Quotes:

Jimbo: And I'm the center fielder, bitch!

Movie Connections:

References "Little House on the Prairie" (1974)

Soundtrack:

Hey Jules

Check It Out!

I was lucky enough to be in New York to see this film premier at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival. The film was introduced by Jane Rosenthal and Ed Burns.

It is the story of two brothers (Burns/Logue) and their three friends (Leguizamo/Mohr/Lillard) dealing with their lives and relationships leading up to the marriage of Burns and Brittany Murphy. It is a funny and honest look at the relationship between men and women and the relationship between close male friends.

The film covers topics such as, but not limited to, fertility, sexuality, dysfunctional relationships, immaturity and personal growth.

A fantastic all star cast lead the audience on an emotional, funny and thoroughly entertaining ride that, in my opinion, all males, 25 years and older, will associate/identify with. Especially those of us who are married, getting married or approaching fatherhood.

I would have to agree with Matthew Lillard that this is one of Ed Burns best films. It is certainly the best film that I have seen Lillard and Mohr involved in. Jay Mohr's performance in particular is hysterical playing the role of Burns/Logue's immature 'Cousin Mike'.

During Q&A after the film Ed Burns stated that the inspiration for the film, apart from the people and stories from his own life, were the films 'Diner' and 'I Vitelloni'.

The film is scheduled for release in New York and L.A in July 2006.