Friendship, Love, And Wedding Vows: Can We Still Be Friends?

In the 2017 film 'Can We Still Be Friends?', a couple struggles to detach their lives from one another after breaking up. This theme of love and friendship is also explored in the 1997 romantic comedy 'My Best Friend's Wedding', where a woman tries to stop her long-time friend's wedding after realising she loves him herself. Wedding vows are a key part of many romantic films, with some of the most memorable including those from 'The Vow', 'Wedding Crashers', 'Madea's Family Reunion', and 'American Wedding'. These vows often reflect the couple's personalities and passions, providing inspiration for couples looking to write their own.

Wedding vows in movies like *The Vow*, *Twilight*, and *Madea's Family Reunion*

Wedding vows are a beautiful and essential part of a marriage ceremony, and movies often provide us with memorable and romantic quotes to inspire our own. Here are some of the most famous wedding vows from movies like *The Vow*, *Twilight*, and *Madea's Family Reunion*:

The Vow

The Vow is a romantic drama starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum. The movie is based on a true story about a couple, Paige and Leo, where Paige loses her memory after an accident and can't remember the years since she met her husband. Their wedding vows are a testament to their enduring love:

> I vow to help you love life, to always hold you with tenderness, and to have the patience that love demands, to speak when words are needed, and to share the silence when they are not, to agree to disagree on red velvet cake, and to live within the warmth of your heart and always call it home.

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> I vow to fiercely love you in all your forms, now and forever. I promise to never forget that this is a once-in-a-lifetime love. And to always know in the deepest part of my soul that no matter what challenges might carry us apart, we will always find our way back to each other.

Twilight

Twilight is a popular movie adaptation of the beloved book series by Stephenie Meyer. The wedding vows between Edward Cullen and Bella Swan are a reflection of their deep and passionate love:

> Edward: I, Edward Cullen, take you, Bella Swan, to have and to hold.

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> Bella: For better or for worse.

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> Edward: For richer, for poorer.

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> Bella: In sickness and in health.

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> Bella: To cherish. As long as we both shall live.

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> Edward: I love you.

In the book series, Edward and Bella's wedding vows are more detailed and emotional:

> Edward: Bella, from the moment I saw you walk into my Biology class, you challenged me to be stronger, to be a better version of myself. You challenged me to have faith, in God, in me, and in us. You challenged me to care and to be happy. Most of all, you challenged me to keep you alive.

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> So I promise my heart, soul, and body to you. I, Edward Cullen, take you, Isabella Swan, to be my lawfully wedded wife, my constant friend, my faithful partner, my love, from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family, and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in everything, to honour and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.

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> Bella: Edward, when I first learned I was going to write my own vows, I panicked. I looked at the paper for hours, and no words came to mind. For in truth, there is no way to describe the way I feel about you. From the moment I met you, I was changed. For the first time, I wanted someone's attention, but only yours. The first thing I noticed about you was your amazing good looks and your striking eyes. But it was your kindness, your attentiveness, your sincerity, and your ability to keep saving me from disaster time and time again that made me fall in love with you. Although that is a poor way of saying it because there are no words that encompass the way I feel about you. I give you my body, heart, and soul. I have no use for them anyway without you. I, Isabella Marie Swan, take you, Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, to be my beloved husband, to have and to hold, to honour, to treasure, to be at your side in sorrow and in joy, in good times and in bad, and to love and cherish you always. I promise you this, from my heart, for all of the days of our lives.

Madea's Family Reunion

Madea's Family Reunion is a comedy-drama film by Tyler Perry, featuring the feisty and wise-cracking character, Madea. In the movie, Vanessa, who has had a difficult time trusting men due to past trauma, finds love with Frankie Henderson, a bus driver and painter. Their wedding vows are a testament to their healing and newfound happiness:

> Vanessa: I never thought that I could meet someone like you. You are my friend, my smile, my everything. You are a breathtaking reflection of God's heart for me... of how he pursued me and loved me, even when I didn't love myself. You held my hand in the darkness and pulled me out into the light. I love you.

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> Frankie: You are my light. And it doesn't matter what happens in this life as long as you're with me. When I look at you, I know that there's a God, and that he loved me so much that he took the time to create you just for me. I love you... past my mind... beyond my heart... I love you for my soul. And that's the space where only you and God dwell.

The plot of *Can We Still Be Friends*

The 2017 movie "Can We Still Be Friends?" centres on a couple, Diego and Jake, who struggle to detach their lives from one another after their break-up. The plot has been criticised as "boring" and "ridiculously boring", with one reviewer stating that the acting was "horrendous" and that the two lead actors had "no chemistry". Despite this, the movie explores the challenges of moving on and untangling lives after a relationship ends, which is a relatable and common experience.

The cast of *My Best Friend's Wedding*

• Julia Roberts as Julianne "Jules" Potter, a 27-year-old cynical food critic who realises she's in love with her best friend, Michael, and tries to win him back after he decides to marry someone else.
• Dermot Mulroney as Michael O'Neal, Julianne's childhood friend and a sportswriter who is engaged to Kimmy Wallace.
• Cameron Diaz as Kimberly "Kimmy" Wallace, Michael's fiancée who is eight years his junior and comes from an affluent family.
• Rupert Everett as George Downes, Julianne's gay friend and editor who pretends to be engaged to Julianne to make Michael jealous.
• Philip Bosco as Walter Wallace, Kimmy's father, a rich businessman who owns the Chicago White Sox baseball team.
• M. Emmet Walsh as Joe O'Neal, Michael and Scotty O'Neal's father and Kimmy's future father-in-law.
• Rachel Griffiths as Samantha Newhouse, twin sister of Mandy and one of Kimmy's bridesmaids.
• Carrie Preston as Amanda Newhouse, twin sister of Samantha and one of Kimmy's bridesmaids.
• Susan Sullivan as Isabelle Wallace, Kimmy's mother and Walter's wife.
• Charlie Trotter as himself.

In addition, Christopher Masterson plays Michael's younger brother, Scotty, while Paul Giamatti briefly appears as a bellman who encounters Julianne in a hotel hallway.

The soundtrack of *My Best Friend's Wedding*

The 1997 film My Best Friend's Wedding features a soundtrack full of Burt Bacharach and Hal David songs, including original and contemporary covers. The album peaked in the Top 20 of the U.S. charts.

The soundtrack includes "I Say a Little Prayer", covered by singer Diana King and performed by the cast, including Rupert Everett. The song was heavily featured in the film, becoming a U.S. Billboard Hot 100 hit.

Other songs on the soundtrack are "Wishin' and Hopin'", "I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself", "The Way You Look Tonight", "What the World Needs Now Is Love", "I'll Never Fall in Love Again", and "If You Wanna Be Happy".

The album also features "You Don't Know Me" by Jann Arden, "Tell Him" by The Exciters, and "I'll Be Okay" by Amanda Marshall.

The critical reception of *My Best Friend's Wedding*

The 1997 romantic comedy "My Best Friend's Wedding", starring Julia Roberts, received positive reviews from critics upon its release and emerged as a global box-office hit. The film holds a 74% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its charming performances, subversive spin on the genre, and sparkling dialogue.

Peter Travers of Rolling Stone commended Roberts for her comedic timing and heartfelt performance, while Joanna Berry of Radio Times noted that the film resurrected Roberts' career. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times and Carol Buckland of CNN both highlighted the film's deviation from typical romantic comedy formulas.

Andrew Johnston, writing for Time Out New York, singled out Rupert Everett's performance as a highlight, describing his devilish impersonation of a straight man as "priceless". Everett's role as Roberts' gay friend and confidant was also praised by reviewers on IMDb for stealing the show and elevating the film.

"My Best Friend's Wedding" was nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score and three Golden Globe nominations. It has since been recognised as one of the best romantic comedies of the 1990s and of all time.

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