Can a famous movie star find a secluded place in which to stage a 'dream' wedding? This is the question at the heart of this rom-com in which the famous, and gorgeous Lara Tyler chooses to wed her author fiancé James Neil Arber. The couple has taken all kinds of precautions in order to have privacy. The spot selected is Hegg Island, a desolate place in the Outer Hebrides.
What no one counted on was the fact, the place is much too primitive and in shambles for the taste of a Hollywood diva,but never mind that, enter a party planner with a small entourage to fix the place. The planners, who had kept everything secret, did not take into account of the presence of a long time resident of Hegg, Iseaball, a woman suffering from a terminal disease who wants to get some cash by alerting the press, for a price.
What no one counted on is the fact of Iseaball's daughter Katie in Hegg, a place she has returned after her breakup with one of the local guys, who married another woman. Since It does not take long before the papparazzi begin arriving. So the wedding planners decide to use Katie as a stand-in for Lara. Katie goes through the paces and marries James in the religious ceremony.
That is the basic premise of "The Decoy Bride"' a romantic comedy directed by Sheree Folkson, and written by Sally Phillips and Neil Jaworski. Shot in Scotland, it presents a nice excuse to mix the sophisticated interlopers with the no-nonsense locals. In a way, it kept reminding this viewer of "Local Hero", which also takes place in Scotland. The film is pleasant, while not breaking new ground.
Best thing in the film is Kelly Macdonald, whose luminous presence is an asset in whatever film she graces with her presence. David Tennant does a befuddled James, the blocked writer. Maureen Beattie appears as Iseaball and Alice Eve plays the film actress.
What no one counted on was the fact, the place is much too primitive and in shambles for the taste of a Hollywood diva,but never mind that, enter a party planner with a small entourage to fix the place. The planners, who had kept everything secret, did not take into account of the presence of a long time resident of Hegg, Iseaball, a woman suffering from a terminal disease who wants to get some cash by alerting the press, for a price.
What no one counted on is the fact of Iseaball's daughter Katie in Hegg, a place she has returned after her breakup with one of the local guys, who married another woman. Since It does not take long before the papparazzi begin arriving. So the wedding planners decide to use Katie as a stand-in for Lara. Katie goes through the paces and marries James in the religious ceremony.
That is the basic premise of "The Decoy Bride"' a romantic comedy directed by Sheree Folkson, and written by Sally Phillips and Neil Jaworski. Shot in Scotland, it presents a nice excuse to mix the sophisticated interlopers with the no-nonsense locals. In a way, it kept reminding this viewer of "Local Hero", which also takes place in Scotland. The film is pleasant, while not breaking new ground.
Best thing in the film is Kelly Macdonald, whose luminous presence is an asset in whatever film she graces with her presence. David Tennant does a befuddled James, the blocked writer. Maureen Beattie appears as Iseaball and Alice Eve plays the film actress.