Heartfelt and funny, the film follows three sisters who return to their childhood home for a momentous weekend: the third wedding of their twice-widowed mother, Diana Frost (Kristin Scott Thomas). The three daughters are from vastly different walks of life: Katherine (Scarlett Johansson) is a Captain in the Royal Navy; Victoria (Sienna Miller) is a Hollywood star; and Georgina (Emily Beecham) is a hospice nurse. Over the weekend, the family gathers to celebrate the new marriage, but mother and daughters alike are forced to revisit the past and confront the future, all with help from a colorful group of unexpected wedding guests. (R, 1h 35m)
“Miller is a pleasure in every scene she’s in, and Beecham, as Georgina, grows with the role and becomes just as interesting as her more famous co-stars.”– Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
“Considering the rest of the summer’s flotsam, My Mother’s Wedding is hardly a waste of time. In an otherwise grim summer, it goes well with air-conditioning.” – Rex Reed, Observer
“Heartfelt, well written and beautifully acted. Kristen Scott-Thomas co-wrote, directed and stars as the titular mom. Its inspired by her own family story. Scarlet Johansson and Siena Miller are dazzling as 2/3 of the daughters, each bringing so much pain and humor to their roles. Lovely English countryside settings never hurt either! See it with your family.” – Diane, random audience member posting on R/T