Say I Do

While on vacation in Arcata, California, my dad and I decided to see a movie. As we were checking out the different posters, I noticed that the one for a movie I hadn't heard of, Say I Do, had a note on it saying that the director would be there after the movie for a Q&A. We figured that even if the movie wasn't great, it would be interesting to talk to the director, so we bought tickets.

Well all 11 of us in the theater were blown away. The movie, which is filmed like it is the best man making a wedding movie for the bride and groom, was so realistic that a couple people in the theater thought it was actually real footage for most of the viewing. The storyline never got dull, and contained a spectrum of emotions from funny to annoyed to sad to happy. Everything that happened, while unlikely, was certainly believable. The acting was amazing and I am hoping to see more from them! If Say I Do comes to a theater near you, definitely go see it!

I caught this movie at the Port Townsend Film Festival last weekend and it was one of my favorites of the weekend. I was surprised by how moving it was, and by how well it worked, given the concept (that the entire film was shot by an ever-present buddy, an amateur video operator). The acting was exceptional, and the character development (particularly the limo driver) was another great surprise. I tried to catch up with the director after the Q&A but he was in great demand. Not just an interesting study in the meaning of marriage and of commitment, the movie also had much to say about how different people react and respond to adversity, challenge and frustration -- all handled with humor. I recommend this film. It is funny and meaningful.

Caught this film a few weeks ago and haven't stopped thinking about it . As soon as the credits finished rolling, I thought, out loud, "that was excruciating." That is meant in the best possible sense. I love it when a film makes me feel or react intensely. The dialog and delivery are so realistic that I wondered if it was scripted or done by improvisation, ala Mike Leigh. I felt as though I was right there with the characters. I haven't been married but could so relate to all the relationship stuff. Ron Vignone's film sure makes us take a look at and examine what may or may not be happening in our own lives. Whether it's sister to sister, fiancé to fiancé or limo driver to passengers,all the exchanges and situations in this film will hit home. Go see it. You won't be sorry.

We saw Say I Do at the Port Townsend Film Festival in Washington. I would say we completely enjoyed all aspects of the movie-the story, acting, photography,location and music. It was nice to know nothing about the movie beforehand, and then attend a film festival showing. I could relate to the story having had children of my own get married in recent years, and attending many weddings of their generation. This story is unique and a good tale.

The interviews with the director, Mr Ron Vignone, were also very enlightening. He seemed to be a good guy and believed highly in his production. It was hard to believe this was Mr Vignone's first full length movie. Say I Do is being shown for a limited engagement in Port Towsend we just discovered. I am telling my friends to "be sure and see it!"