“The Wilde Wedding” (** out of four) was a disappointing comedy about a retired film star (Glenn Close) whose wedding to her fourth husband results in chaos when their respective families (Minnie Driver, Patrick Stewart, Peter Facinelli, and others) and her ex-husband (John Malkovich) all show up and open old wounds of bitterness and separation. Doesn’t take off despite that impressive cast; has its moments especially in the beginning but gradually becomes contrived and silly and plays like a sitcom pilot. Unsuccessful change-of-pace for director Damian Harris who directed the superior 1991 Goldie Hawn thriller “Deceived.”

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