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Wedding Crashers is a 2005 romantic comedy starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn as divorce mediators who crash weddings to meet and seduce women. The film also stars Rachel McAdams, Isla Fisher, Bradley Cooper, and Jane Seymour. Will Ferrell appears in an uncredited cameo as Chazz Reinhold, a wedding and funeral crasher who mentored Vaughn's character. Ferrell's cameo has been criticized as lazy, with one reviewer calling his hyper-active bonehead routine awful.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of the movie | Wedding Crashers |
| Year of release | 2005 |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Will Ferrell's character name | Chazz Reinhold |
| Other notable actors | Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Christopher Walken, Rachel McAdams, Isla Fisher, Bradley Cooper, Jane Seymour |
| Ferrell's role | Uncredited cameo as a wedding and funeral crasher who mentored Jeremy Grey (Vaughn's character) |
| Reception | Positive reviews, with praise for Vaughn and Wilson's performances; Ferrell's cameo was criticized as "lazy" and "awful" |
| Awards and nominations | Won Best Movie, On-Screen Team, and Breakthrough Performance at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards |
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What You'll Learn
Will Ferrell's cameo as Chazz Reinhold
Chazz is a middle-aged man who lives with his mother and has resorted to crashing funerals to pick up women. When John meets Chazz, he convinces him to crash a funeral with him, which serves as a wake-up call for John that he no longer wants to crash weddings—he simply wants to be with Claire. Chazz is shown swinging nunchucks, watching cartoons, and yelling at his mother to bring him meatloaf.
Ferrell's cameo has been described as insane and lazy, with critics calling his hyper-active bonehead routine awful. However, director David Dobkin knew he had something special when the first test screening audience had an audible reaction of laughter before Ferrell was even on screen. Dobkin had to beg the studio not to use Ferrell's cameo in the film's marketing to keep his participation a secret.
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Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson's performances
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film received an approval rating of 75% based on 186 reviews, with critics describing Vaughn and Wilson's performances as "top-notch comic performances". Carina Chocano of the Los Angeles Times praised Vaughn's performance, saying:
> "Jeremy is the soul of the movie. There's something about Vaughn—the deadpan eyes; the sublimated, misdirected intelligence—that recalls Bill Murray in his 'Caddyshack' years."
The chemistry between Vaughn and Wilson was also noted, with the pair winning the MTV Movie Award for 'On-Screen Team'. The two actors were the first to be cast in the film, with director David Dobkin seeing it as an opportunity to pair the two actors, who had previously worked with him. Dobkin also encouraged improvisation from the pair, leaving breaks in the script for this purpose.
While some critics have noted that the film has not aged well in terms of its gender and sexual dynamics, Wilson and Vaughn's performances are still recognised as a strong comedic duo.
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The film's plot and premise
Wedding Crashers is a 2005 American romantic comedy film starring Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Christopher Walken, with Rachel McAdams, Isla Fisher, Bradley Cooper, and Jane Seymour in supporting roles. The film was directed by David Dobkin and written by Steve Faber and Bob Fisher.
The film follows John Beckwith (Wilson) and Jeremy Grey (Vaughn), two divorce mediators from Washington, D.C., who crash weddings under false identities to meet and seduce women. At the start of the film, John and Jeremy attend the wedding of U.S. Secretary of the Treasury William Cleary's (Walken) daughter, where they set their sights on Cleary's other daughters, Gloria (Fisher) and Claire (McAdams). Jeremy becomes attached to Gloria, while John pursues Claire, who is initially engaged to another man.
Throughout the film, John and Jeremy navigate their relationships with the Cleary women while continuing to crash weddings. They eventually attend a funeral, where they meet Chazz Reinhold (Will Ferrell), a wedding and funeral crasher who mentored Jeremy. The film received generally positive reviews, with particular praise for Vaughn's performance. However, some critics have noted that certain aspects of the film, such as the gender and sexual dynamics, have aged poorly.
Despite some criticism, *Wedding Crashers* was a commercial success, grossing $288.5 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. It was the sixth highest-grossing film of 2005 in the United States and helped revive the popularity of adult-oriented, R-rated comedies. The film received several nominations and awards, including five MTV Movie Award nominations, winning Best Movie, On-Screen Team (Vaughn and Wilson), and Breakthrough Performance (Isla Fisher).
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Casting decisions
Casting for Wedding Crashers was led by director David Dobkin, who had a contentious relationship with New Line Cinema executives over certain roles. Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson were the first actors cast in the film. They play John Beckwith and Jeremy Grey, two divorce mediators who crash weddings to meet and seduce women. Vaughn's performance as the soul of the movie was praised by Carina Chocano of the Los Angeles Times, who drew comparisons to Bill Murray in Caddyshack.
Bradley Cooper was cast without even having to audition, as Dobkin was so impressed by his test reading. Rachel McAdams was cast as Claire Cleary, William and Kathleen's daughter and John's love interest, after a long search that included auditions from over 200 actresses. Isla Fisher, then relatively unknown in the United States, was cast as Gloria Cleary, William and Kathleen's daughter and Jeremy's love interest, beating out Shannon Elizabeth and Anna Paquin.
Christopher Walken was cast as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury William Cleary, despite New Line Cinema wanting a more comedic actor such as Burt Reynolds. Will Ferrell appears as Chazz Reinhold, a wedding and funeral crasher who mentored Jeremy. Nicolas Cage was considered for this role before Ferrell.
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Critical reception
The 2005 film Wedding Crashers, starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, was a critical and commercial success, grossing $288.5 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 75% approval rating, with an average rating of 6.72/10. The critical consensus on the website states, "Wedding Crashers is both raunchy and sweet, and features top-notch comic performances from Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson."
Carina Chocano of the Los Angeles Times wrote a favourable review, praising Vaughn's performance: "Jeremy is the soul of the movie. There's something about Vaughn—the deadpan eyes; the sublimated, misdirected intelligence—that recalls Bill Murray in his 'Caddyshack' years." However, Chocano was critical of Will Ferrell's cameo, calling it a "hyper-active bonehead routine" and the interlude "awful".
Ferrell's cameo as Chazz Reinhold, a wedding crasher and mentor to Jeremy, was kept a secret before the film's release. Director David Dobkin did not want Ferrell's involvement to be revealed in the marketing of the film, and critics remained silent about his appearance, leading to a surprise for viewers. Dobkin later reflected that Ferrell's cameo was "hilariously ridiculous" and insane.
Despite the positive reception to Ferrell's cameo, some critics have noted that the film has not aged well due to its treatment of gender and sexual dynamics. One critic noted a date-rape joke in the opening minutes, the use of the "sassy racist grandmother trope", and the "inexcusably unfunny" predatory gay man trope. The critic also felt that the film trivialized rape and that the female characters were underdeveloped.
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Frequently asked questions
Will Ferrell plays Chazz Reinhold, a wedding and funeral crasher who mentored Jeremy.
Yes, Will Ferrell's role in Wedding Crashers is considered a cameo.
Critics were divided on Will Ferrell's performance in Wedding Crashers. While Carina Chocano of the Los Angeles Times called his interlude "awful", Scott Meslow of GQ thought his cameo was "lazy".
Nicolas Cage was considered for the role of Chazz Reinhold before Will Ferrell was cast.
Wedding Crashers stars Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Christopher Walken, Rachel McAdams, Isla Fisher, Bradley Cooper, and Jane Seymour.
