Wedding Crashers
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Directed by	David Dobkin
Produced by	Peter Abrams, Robert L. Levy, Andrew Panay (producers), Guy Riedel, Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener, Cale Boyer (executive producers)
Written by	Steve Faber Bob Fisher
Starring	Owen Wilson Vince Vaughn Christopher Walken Rachel McAdams Isla Fisher Jane Seymour Keir O'Donnell
Distributed by	New Line Cinema
Release date	July 15, 2005 (USA)
Running time	119 min.
Language	English
Budget	$40,000,000
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Wedding Crashers is a 2005 comedy film, directed by David Dobkin. The film stars Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, with Christopher Walken, Rachel McAdams, Isla Fisher, Jane Seymour and Bradley Cooper. The film debuted in North American theaters on July 15, 2005 and the DVD version was released on January 3, 2006. On August 1, 2006, it was released in a special Universal Studios two-pack, partnered with The 40-Year-Old Virgin.

Production

The film was written by Steve Faber and Bob Fisher and was produced through New Line Cinema, with filming taking place on location in Washington, D.C. and Maryland's Eastern Shore. It was released in the United States on July 15, 2005 and became an immediate hit, grossing $33 million in its first weekend. It was also very well received by critics, who admired the natural chemistry between Wilson and Vaughn, comparing them in some instances to Paul Newman and Robert Redford in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (the comparisons might have been inspired by the very similar carefree bike-riding scenes found in both movies). The film also had extremely long legs, grossing over $209 million. This is quite a feat, considering most movies that made around $33 million in their opening weekend only managed about $100 million in 2005. The astounding level of success was not expected by the studio considering its modest budget ($40 million) and competition with heavily advertised blockbusters during the summer season. The film has also been credited along with The 40-Year-Old Virgin to have popularized adult-aimed R-rated comedies again. On April 24, 2006 this hit comedy topped the nominations for the year's MTV Movie Awards, nabbing five nods, including Best Movie. It won Best Movie, On-Screen Team (Vaughn and Wilson), and Breakthrough Performance (Isla Fisher).

Plot

Wilson and Vaughn play two men, who are best friends as well as co-workers, who "crash" (attend as uninvited guests) wedding parties to meet women. Vaughn was taught the methods of wedding crashing by the creator of the practice Chazz Reinhold (Will Ferrell) and Vaughn taught Wilson. The hallmark of the wedding crashers seems to be a set of 115 rules which outline all that a crasher may and may not do and are constantly quoted by one main character to the other. Their freewheeling fun ends temporarily when Wilson's character falls in love with a bridesmaid (Rachel McAdams), who happens to be the daughter of the U.S. Treasury Secretary (Christopher Walken). The film is also another entry in the frat pack series of movies that feature some combination of Jack Black, Luke Wilson, Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, and Owen Wilson.

Cast

• Owen Wilson as John Beckwith - One half of the inseparable wedding crasher duo. John is a bachelor attorney riding high on his success with Jeremy, but unlike his friend, seems to be developing a conscience when taking advantage of the women.
• Vince Vaughn as Jeremy Grey - The other half of the wedding crasher duo, and the one who does all the leg work. He is a wisecracking party animal, and remains a loyal friend to John, even sticking it out over one tumultous weekend with psychotic Gloria.
• Rachel McAdams as Claire Cleary - The daughter of the Secretary of the Treasury. A sweet girl and full time environmental activist. Claire doesn't fall easily for cliche and even laughs at it.
• Bradley Cooper as Zach "Sack" Lodge - Claire's testosterone-fueled boyfriend who clearly assaults people but is always dismissed as "harmless". Threatened by John and Jeremy, he's also cheating on Claire and treats her with little to no respect.
• Isla Fisher as Gloria Cleary - Claire's mentally unstable, nymphomaniac sister who claims that she lost her virginity to Jeremy. He calls her "a stage five clinger".
• Christopher Walken as Treasury Secretary William Cleary - A sailing fan and the wise, loving father of his daughters and a generally affable man. He is considered a frontrunner for the U.S. Presidency. Can see through a facade.
• Jane Seymour as Kathleen Cleary - The sexual lionness wife of William and mother of Claire, Gloria, and Todd.
• Keir O'Donnell as Todd Cleary - The closeted, emo/Goth son of William. He's a talented but angry artist who is either bi or homosexual. He was also convinced Jeremy "had a moment" with him at the dinner table, and aggressively attempts to seduce him. He is possibly supposed to be an imitation of Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst.
• Will Ferrell as Chazz Reinhold - The sage who passed on the wedding crashing rules to his proteges Jeremy and John. He happily lives with his mother who, according to John, tried to poison Chazz's oatmeal. Chazz has most recently moved on from crashing weddings, and now predominantly crashes funerals ("But I'll throw in a wedding every now and then.")
• Henry Gibson as the priest officiating at several weddings.
• John McCain as himself (cameo)
• James Carville as himself (cameo)

The Rules of Wedding Crashing

• Rule #1: Never leave a fellow Crasher behind. Crashers take care of their own.
• Rule #2: Never use your real name.
• Rule #3: When crashing an Indian wedding, identify yourself as a well-known immigrant officer or a county lawyer.
• Rule #4: No one goes home alone.
• Rule #5: You're an idiot.
• Rule #6: Do not sit in the corner and sulk. It draws attention in a negative way. Draw attention to yourself, but on your own terms.
• Rule #7: it take an egg to make a streetlight
• Rule #8: Be the life of the party.
• Rule #9: Whatever it takes to get in, get in.
• Rule #10: Invitations are for pussies.
• Rule #11: Sensitive is good.
• Rule #12: When it stops being fun, break something.
• Rule #13: Bridesmaids are desperate: console them.
• Rule #14: You're a distant relative of a dead cousin.
• Rule #15: Fight the urge to tell the truth.
• Rule #16: Always have an up-to-date family tree.
• Rule #17: Every female wedding guest deserves a wedding night.
• Rule #18: You love animals and children.
• Rule #19: Toast in the native language only if you know the native language and have practiced the toast. Do not wing it.
• Rule #20: The older the better, the younger the better (see Rule below)
• Rule #21: Definitely make sure she's 18.
• Rule #22: You have a wedding and a reception to seal the deal. Period. No overtime.
• Rule #23: There's nothing wrong with having seconds. Provided there's enough women to go around.
• Rule #24: If you get outed, leave calmly. Do not run.
• Rule #25: You understand she heard that but that's not what you meant.
• Rule #26: Of course you love her.
• Rule #27: Don't over drink. The machinery must work in order to close.
• Rule #28: Make sure there's an open bar.
• Rule #29: Always be a team player. Everyone needs a little help now and again.
• Rule #30: Know the playbook so you can call an audible.
• Rule #31: If you call an audible, always make sure your fellow Crashers know.
• Rule #32: Don't commit to a relative unless you're absolutely sure that they have a pulse.
• Rule #33: Never go back to your place.
• Rule #34: Be gone by sunrise.
• Rule #35: Breakfast is for closers.
• Rule #36: Your favorite movie is "The English Patient".
• Rule #37: At the reception, one hard drink or two beers minimum. A crasher is not a pussy.
• Rule #38: Girls in hats tend to be proper and rarely give it up.
• Rule #39: The way to a woman's bed is through the dance floor.
• Rule #40: Dance with old folks and the kids. The girls will think you're "sweet."
• Rule #41: Never hit on the bride -- it's a one way ticket to the pavement
• Rule #42: Try not to break anything, unless you're not having fun.
• Rule #43: At the service, sit in the fifth row. It's close enough to wedding party to seem like you're an invited guest. Never sit in the back. The back row just smells like crashing.
• Rule #44: Create an air of mystery that involves some painful experience when interacting with the girl you're after. But don't talk about it.
• Rule #45: Always remember your fake name! Rehearse it in advance and make sure you know your fellow Crasher's code-name as well!
• Rule #46: The Rules of Wedding Crashing are sacred. Don't sully them by "improvising."
• Rule #47: You forgot your invitation in your rush to get to the church.
• Rule #48: Make sure all the single women at the wedding know you're there because you've just suffered either a terrible breakup or the death of your fiancée.
• Rule #49: Always work into the conversation: "Yeah, I have tons of money. But how does one buy happiness?"
• Rule #50: Be pensive! It draws out the "healer" in women.
• Rule #51: Always pull out in time.
• Rule #52: Tell any woman you're interested in that you'd love to stay put but you promised to help out at the homeless shelter today.
• Rule #53: It's time to put your Drama Lessons in practice! Get choked up during the service. The girls will think you're "sensitive". Bring a slice of onion or artificial tears if necessary.
• Rule #54: Avoid virgins. They're too clingy.
• Rule #55: If pressed, tell people you're related to Uncle John. Everyone has an Uncle John.
• Rule #56: Don't fixate on one woman. ALWAYS have a back-up.
• Rule #57: When seeing a rival Crasher, do not interact: merely acknowledge each other with a tug on the earlobe and gracefully move on.
• Rule #58: The Ferrari's in the shop.
• Rule #59: If two rival crashers pick the same girl, the crasher with the least seniority will respectfully yield.
• Rule #60: No "chicken dancing": no exceptions.
• Rule #61: When crashing out of state, request permission from the local Wedding Crasher chapter.
• Rule #62: No more than two weddings a weekend. More and your game gets sloppy. You'll also attract unwanted notice.
• Rule #63: Bring an extra umbrella when it rains. Courtesy opens more legs than charm.
• Rule #64: Always save room for cake.
• Rule #65: When your crash partner fails, you fail. No man is an island.
• Rule #66: Smile! You're having the time of your life.
• Rule #67: Mix it up a little. You can't always be the man with the haunted past.
• Rule #68: Dance with the Bride's grandmother.
• Rule #69: No sex on the altar. Confessionals, okay. Choir lofts, better.
• Rule #70: Two shutouts in a row? It's time to take a week off. Ask yourself: what is it that is getting in the way of my happiness?
• Rule #71: Research, research, research the wedding party. And when you are done researching, research some more.
• Rule #72: Studies have shown that women have a more developed sense of smell. Breath mints: small cost, big yield.
• Rule #73: Keep interactions with the parents of the bride and groom to a minimum.
• Rule #74: In case of emergency, refer to the rulebook.
• Rule #75: Never stay for the next day's lunch (You've gone to far).
• Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.
• Rule #77: Carry extra protection at ALL times.
• Rule #78: The unmarried female rabbi: is she fair game? Of course she is.
• Rule #79: The tables furthest from the kitchen always get served first.
• Rule #80: Stop, look, listen. At weddings. In life.
• Rule #81: Occasionally bring a gift: you're getting sex without having to buy dinner, so you can afford a blender.
• Rule #82: Always think ahead but always stay in the moment. Reconcile this paradox and you'll not only get the girl, you might also get peace of mind.
• Rule #83: Don't let the ring bearer bum your smokes. His parents may start to ask questions.
• Rule #84: Stay clear of the wedding planner. They may recognize you and start to wonder.
• Rule #85: Don't use the "I have two months to live" bit: not cool, not effective.
• Rule #86: Shoes say a lot about the man.
• Rule #87: Always choose large weddings. More choice. Easier to blend.
• Rule #88: You're from out of town. ALWAYS.
• Rule #89: Know something about the place you say you are from, whether be from another US state or another country. Texas is too-played out. For some reason, England, Germany or even New Hampshire seem to work. Master the accents convincingly, and you've nailed them!
• Rule #90: Of course you dream of one day having children.
• Rule #91: Never dance to "What I Like About You." It's long past time to let that song go. Someone will request it at every wedding. Don't dance to it. No matter how hot the girl.
• Rule #92: Tell the bride's friends and family that you are family of the groom and visa-versa.
• Rule #93: Only take one car. You never know when you'll need to make a fast escape.
• Rule #94: Deep down, most people hate themselves. This knowledge is the key to most bedroom doors.
• Rule #95: Try not to show off on the dance floor. This means you Jeremy.
• Rule #96: Etiquette isn't old-fashioned. It's sexy.
• Rule #97: Catholic weddings: the classic dilemma: painfully long ceremony: horny girls.
• Rule #98: The newspaper Wedding Announcements are your racing form. Choose carefully.
• Rule #99: Be judicious with cologne. Citrus tones are best.
• Rule #100: Save the tuxes for "the big show" only.
• Rule #101: Avoid women who were psychology majors in college. There is no kind of woman more clingy and persistent than a psychologist investigating your story later on.
• Rule #102: No periwinkle colored ties, please.
• Rule #103: Always have an early "appointment" the next morning.
• Rule #104: Be well groomed and well-mannered.
• Rule #105: Never cockblock a fellow Crasher. Cockblocking an invited guest--okay.
• Rule #106: Eat plentiful, digest your food. You'll need the energy later.
• Rule #107: Know when to abandon ship if it ain't floating.
• Rule #108: Know your swing and salsa dancing. Girls love to get twisted around.
• Rule #109: Always carry an assortment of place cards to match any wedding design.
• Rule #110: Make sure your magic trick and balloon animal skills are not rusty. If the kids love it, the girls will too.
• Rule #111: A Crasher has the right to break rule 1 if fellow chrasher stays for more than three nights at girl's/girl's relatives' house.
• Rule #112: A Crasher must notify fellow chrasher before taking action to rule 111.
• Rule #113: Don't look for opportunities; make them.
• Rule #114: 3-4 months to wedding crash--funerals are year round!
• Rule #115: Never walk away from a crasher in a funny jacket. (The rule that Jeremy makes up to insult John)

DVD release

January 3, 2006 marked the DVD release for the U.S. It is available in an unrated version ("Uncorked Edition") and in an R-rated version.

Trivia

• At the Italian wedding, the guy who is sitting next to Owen Wilson and laughs at the "jabroni" joke is Wilson's uncle.
• A real wedding planner was hired to ensure that the weddings in the movie looked real.
• When Rachel McAdams learned that her role as Claire required her to sail, she took a class. This paid off, as she was able to help the crew race for land when thunderstorms ensued during the shoot.
• Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn improvised the famous "Lock it up!" banter.
• Following complaints from the United States Congress, the producers of the film yanked from the movie's official web site a printable Purple Heart advertised as a gimmick to pick up women and get free drinks.
• The Treasury secretary's (Christopher Walken) house once belonged to Ted Kennedy.
• In the scene where Christopher Walken and Rachel McAdams are dancing at her and Zach's engagement party, Walken repeatedly said the word "fart" to keep Rachel smiling after dancing had become repetitive.
• Bradley Cooper (Zach Lodge) has a very good impression of Christopher Walken, as seen on Late Night With Conan O'Brien.
• Christopher Walken's sailboat the Woodwind is an actual sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay. It runs on daily trips by a family in Annapolis, Maryland.
• The three Cleary sisters represent each of the different natural haircolors. Christina, a blonde, Claire, a brunette, and Gloria with ginger hair.
• Bradley Cooper was mentioned in the August 2006 issue of GQ as one of "The Top Twelve Movie Dicks". His character from Wedding Crashers placed Number Two behind William Zabka's character from The Karate Kid.
• Dwight Yoakam has a cameo as Mr. Kroger in the beginning of the movie, Vince had appeared in one of his music videos entitled These Arms. Dwight's music would also be heard in another Vince Vaughn film called the The Break Up

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