The Wedding Planner (2001)
“A romantic comedy about love, destiny and other events you just can't plan for.”
San Francisco's premiere wedding planner, Mary Fiore is rescued from an accident by the man of her dreams, pediatrician Steve Edison, only to find he is the fiancé of her latest client. As Mary continues making their wedding arrangements, she and Steve are put into a string of uncomfortable situations that force them to face their mutual attraction.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Adam Shankman, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Justin Chambers, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Jennifer Lopez
as Mary Fiore
Matthew McConaughey
as Steve Edison
Justin Chambers
as Massimo
Joanna Gleason
as Mrs. Donolly
Lou Myers
as Burt Weinberg
Kathy Najimy
as Geri
Charles Kimbrough
as Mr. Donolly
Judy Greer
as Penny
Bridgette Wilson
as Fran Donolly
Alex Rocco
as Salvatore
Kevin Pollak
as Dr. John Dojny
Fred Willard
as Basil St. MoselyCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 103 min |
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