Perry Kate Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.

AutCuddly Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

Quiet Muffin This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

[email protected] This film is an apt demonstration of the old saying that you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear; in this case, any number of fine actors cannot rise above an inferior script. The performances seemed strained, over-the-top, and built on stereotypes, hence the two-dimensional quality of the characterizations. So frustrating to see fine actors like Thompson, Laurie, Staunton, and Branagh have so few places to go. Stephen Fry turns in the best work, because his role at least bears some mystery and nuance. It was impossible to believe that the characters who were cast as couples had ever been attracted to each other, much less married. The contemporary music seems manipulative, intrusive, and heavy handed--not much subtlety. Not much moral ambiguity, either: it's clear which characters we're supposed to love and which we're supposed to hate. Given these problems, as well as the sentimental and hackneyed ending (complete with a freeze frame of forced gaiety and laughter), it's remarkable that this film has been compared favorably to The Big Chill and The Return of the Secaucus Seven--it doesn't even come close.

Maddyclassicfilms Peter's Friends is directed by Kenneth Branagh. The film stars Stephen Fry, Kenneth, Branagh, Imelda Staunton,Alphonsia Emmanuel,Hugh Laurie,Emma Thompson,Phyllida Law, Tony Slattery and Rita Rudner.A group of university friends come together again after several years apart, when they are invited to a New Year Eve party at the home of Peter(Stephen Fry).Andrew (Kenneth Branagh)brings his actress wife Carol(Rita Rudner),the pair are drifting apart but don't seem to want to acknowledge that fact.Roger and Mary(Hugh Laurie and Imelda Staunton)have married and have suffered the recent tragedy of the death of one of their twins, Mary is now constantly worried about the other one and can never relax because she is convinced something bad will happen him.Funny,sex crazed Sarah(Alphonsia Emmanuel)brings her boyfriend Brian(Tony Slattery). There's also the shy and awkward Maggie (Emma Thompson)who's struggling with her romantic feelings for Peter.Over delicious food the gang realise they never want to lose touch again, especially when Peter reveals some devastating news about himself.It's easy to see why some people refer to this as a British Big Chill but unlike that film this one has some weaknesses. Many of these characters seem very self centred, particularly Andrew and Branagh spoils the pivotal revelation scene near the end with his over the top cringe inducing drunken crying. This should have been a deeply moving scene(it is up until Andrew cries)but Branagh went so over the top that it becomes laughable and it shouldn't be.It has it's moments though and has a fantastic soundtrack. It also always gives me a craving for a roast dinner. An enjoyable film about friendship and love, funny and touching this is one to watch.

dhyan-1 Absolutely captivating. Acting so good it looks effortless, thereby very real. Don't care if it has been called a ripoff. It sure entertained me. Would love to see more fine productions like this. BTW, its pleasant blend of life, sex and rock & roll give it just the flavor I've been looking for. Peter is my favorite character, funny, sad, hopeful and stoic all at the same time. He is the physical connection, so very grounded. Andrew is so well-played; his "apology" scene is one of the highlights of the story. I see him as the mental one. And Maggie, bless her heart, has such ephemeral qualities, her efforts as peacemaker really are touching, soft and unforgettable. She is the emotional and spiritual connection. These are real people with real back stories who react in very real ways. And isn't that what cinema is all about?

ixamxdollpartsx82 This movie was good. I love how it shows past to present. How change can occur w/ friends, and some secrets but still care for each other. Emma Thompson is so funny! "Fill me w/ your little baby's" Thats what she say to Peter. Emma Thompson is so funny in this film. Hugh Lorie's character is a jingle writer and so is his wife. They had a very tragic death (there young boy) and in turn is destroying there marriage. And we cannot forget Peter. Peter has been lingering threw life parting and having fun. Peter father has passed away and has been left the estate which he cannot afford. So, he wants to have a party with the people he loves the most, his friends. This made me realize how much i miss my friends, and how important they are. And it is worth some of the drama.