The discovery of marital troubles in her family causes a young woman to question her own upcoming nuptials in this clever romantic comedy.
Sarah Jessica Parker stars as Gwyn, a bright, slightly neurotic advertising copywriter who is initially thrilled when her boyfriend Matt (
Gil Bellows) finally proposes. Soon afterwards, however, she learns that her mother Nina (
Mia Farrow) is indulging in an extra-marital affair with a handsome Latin stud (
Antonio Banderas). This is only the first of several shocking revelations, as Gwyn soon learns of infidelity by her father (
Paul Mazursky), brother (Kevin Pollack), and even newlywed sister (
Carla Gugino). These indiscretions make Gwyn question the validity of the entire institution of marriage and doubt her own future. Director David Frankel, who also penned the screenplay, follows in the footsteps of
Woody Allen in using introspective dialogue to detail the romantic troubles of a wealthy, neurotic Jewish family; practiced performances and a colorful use of Miami locations give the film its own personality. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide