Hugh Grant's career-defining role will be broadcast on BBC Three tomorrow (November 17), making for a perfect chilled Sunday night watch.
The 1994 release of Four Weddings and a Funeral marked the start of Grant and Richard Curtis' renowned romantic comedy partnership. The pair subsequently collaborated on Love Actually, Bridget Jones' Diary, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, and Notting Hill.
The film launched both the actor and filmmaker's careers and was named one of Empire magazine's '100 best British Films', securing the 21st spot. It also featured in Time Out magazine's list of the '100 best British films of all time', coming in at 74th place.
Starring Andie MacDowell as Carrie, Grant's love interest, the plot centres around Charles, a charming bachelor struggling with his quest for love. His fortunes appear to turn when he encounters Carrie, but sadly, she is about to return to America.
The drama unfolds over five separate occasions where the two continually cross paths, forcing Charles to face his feelings for her, reports the Manchester Evening News.
With an impressive 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the rom-com received nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture Oscars at the 1995 Academy Awards.
Grant's performance wasn't just adored by fans who continue to post clips from the film on TikTok, he also won the Best Actor award at the 1995 BAFTAs.
More than three decades after its debut, the comedy continues to receive acclaim in the UK and internationally.
John Petrakis of the Chicago Tribune praised the film, saying: "It is smart and ironic, perceptive and observant, witty and poignant, moving and sad, all at the same time. This is more than an accomplishment for a romantic comedy. This is a small miracle."
Michael Hutak from the Sydney Morning Herald commented: "While the only thing that matches the hype is the tweeness, everything else you've heard is 'true'. Four Weddings and a Funeral is charming, stylish, funny and witty - and worth the ticket price."
Steven Rea, writing for the Philadelphia Inquirer, gave the film three and a half stars and remarked: "Four Weddings and a Funeral is one of those rare films that have you smiling from the get-go, and keep you that way - with a few well-earned poignant interludes (including, of all things, a reading of W.H. Auden) - right to the end."
Four Weddings and a Funeral will air on BBC Three on Sunday November 17 at 9pm.
