''I Do (But I Don't)'' is a 2004 American
made-for-television
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romantic comedy
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film starring
Denise Richards
Denise Richards (born February 17, 1971) is an American actress, television personality, and former fashion model. Her most recognized roles are Carmen Ibanez in ''Starship Troopers'' (1997), Kelly Van Ryan in '' Wild Things'' (1998) and Bond gi ...
,
Dean Cain
Dean George Cain ( Tanaka; born July 31, 1966) is an American actor. From 1993 to 1997, he played Clark Kent / Superman in the TV series '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman''. Cain was the host of ''Ripley's Believe It or Not!'' and ...
,
Karen Cliche
Karen Cliche (; born July 22, 1976) is a Canadians, Canadian Actor, actress. She is known for her roles as a regular on the television series ''Vampire High'', ''Adventure Inc.'', ''Mutant X (TV series), Mutant X'', ''Young Blades'' and ''Flash G ...
, Olivia Palenstein and
Mimi Kuzyk
Mimi Kuzyk (born February 21, 1952) is a Canadian actress.
Early life
Kuzyk was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Fred and Kay Kuzyk, both of whom are Ukrainian immigrants, and received her early education at the Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Sh ...
. It was directed by
Kelly Makin
Kelly Makin is a Canadian television and film director. He directed episodes of ''The Kids in the Hall'' comedy television series and also directed several episodes of ''Queer as Folk'' including the series finale. More recently, Makin has dire ...
and written by
Cara Lockwood
Cara Tanamachi, better known as Cara Lockwood, is an American novelist from Mesquite, Texas.
Career
Tanamachi's novels identify primarily with the romance and chick lit genres. As Cara Lockwood, her most successful book was ''I Do (But I Don' ...
and Eric C. Charmelo. The film is based on the
Cara Lockwood
Cara Tanamachi, better known as Cara Lockwood, is an American novelist from Mesquite, Texas.
Career
Tanamachi's novels identify primarily with the romance and chick lit genres. As Cara Lockwood, her most successful book was ''I Do (But I Don' ...
romance novel of the same name.
Plot
Junior wedding planner Lauren Crandell (
Denise Richards
Denise Richards (born February 17, 1971) is an American actress, television personality, and former fashion model. Her most recognized roles are Carmen Ibanez in ''Starship Troopers'' (1997), Kelly Van Ryan in '' Wild Things'' (1998) and Bond gi ...
) is assigned a wedding for Darla Tedanski (
Karen Cliche
Karen Cliche (; born July 22, 1976) is a Canadians, Canadian Actor, actress. She is known for her roles as a regular on the television series ''Vampire High'', ''Adventure Inc.'', ''Mutant X (TV series), Mutant X'', ''Young Blades'' and ''Flash G ...
), the daughter of a prominent family by her boss Gennifer "G" (
Jessica Walter
Jessica Walter (January 31, 1941 – March 24, 2021) was an American actress who appeared in over 170 film, stage and television productions. In film, she was best known for her role as a psychotic and obsessed fan of a local disc jockey in t ...
), who promises her a long overdue promotion if she does well.
The next day, Lauren meets quirky,
hunk firefighter Nick Corina (
Dean Cain
Dean George Cain ( Tanaka; born July 31, 1966) is an American actor. From 1993 to 1997, he played Clark Kent / Superman in the TV series '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman''. Cain was the host of ''Ripley's Believe It or Not!'' and ...
) when he rescues a groom from a failed 'grand entrance.' She feels an immediate attraction, but when Lauren accidentally meets Nick again that night, she sees Darla hanging on him. Yes, when she checks, Darla's groom is "James Nicholas Corina." She tries to forget Nick and focus on Darla's wedding plans while a bridal magazine interviews G, who takes sole credit for all their weddings - for which Lauren has done most of the work. Darla turns out to be a "Bridezilla", a controlling, egotistical child of privilege who has lost perspective about her wedding day. Lauren's main relief is the humour and camaraderie of Mark (Barry Julien), Darla's long-suffering, overtly gay aide.
That night, Lauren's mother Cookie (
Mimi Kuzyk
Mimi Kuzyk (born February 21, 1952) is a Canadian actress.
Early life
Kuzyk was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Fred and Kay Kuzyk, both of whom are Ukrainian immigrants, and received her early education at the Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Sh ...
) invites Lauren and Lauren's one-year-separated husband Brad (
David Lipper
David Lipper (born February 17, 1974) is a Canadian actor, director, producer and writer. He is best known for his role as Viper in the ABC television sitcom ''Full House'' (1994–1995). His other roles include Jace in the television film '' Sh ...
) to dinner. Not knowing Brad cheated on Lauren, Cookie wants Lauren to give the marriage a second chance, but all Lauren wants is for Brad to stop stalling and sign the divorce papers she sent him weeks ago.
Cast
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Denise Richards
Denise Richards (born February 17, 1971) is an American actress, television personality, and former fashion model. Her most recognized roles are Carmen Ibanez in ''Starship Troopers'' (1997), Kelly Van Ryan in '' Wild Things'' (1998) and Bond gi ...
as Lauren Crandall
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Dean Cain
Dean George Cain ( Tanaka; born July 31, 1966) is an American actor. From 1993 to 1997, he played Clark Kent / Superman in the TV series '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman''. Cain was the host of ''Ripley's Believe It or Not!'' and ...
as Nick Corina
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Karen Cliche
Karen Cliche (; born July 22, 1976) is a Canadians, Canadian Actor, actress. She is known for her roles as a regular on the television series ''Vampire High'', ''Adventure Inc.'', ''Mutant X (TV series), Mutant X'', ''Young Blades'' and ''Flash G ...
as Darla Tedanski
*Olivia Palenstein as Bonnie
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Mimi Kuzyk
Mimi Kuzyk (born February 21, 1952) is a Canadian actress.
Early life
Kuzyk was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Fred and Kay Kuzyk, both of whom are Ukrainian immigrants, and received her early education at the Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Sh ...
as Cookie Crandall
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Yannick Bisson
Yannick Denis Bisson (born May 16, 1969) is a Canadian film and television actor and director best known to international audiences for playing Detective William Murdoch on the series ''Murdoch Mysteries''.
Early life
Bisson was born in Montrea ...
as James "Jay" Corina
*Barry Julien as Mark Stewart
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David Lipper
David Lipper (born February 17, 1974) is a Canadian actor, director, producer and writer. He is best known for his role as Viper in the ABC television sitcom ''Full House'' (1994–1995). His other roles include Jace in the television film '' Sh ...
as Brad
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Jessica Walter
Jessica Walter (January 31, 1941 – March 24, 2021) was an American actress who appeared in over 170 film, stage and television productions. In film, she was best known for her role as a psychotic and obsessed fan of a local disc jockey in t ...
as Gennifer Douglas
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Bruce Dinsmore
Bruce Dinsmore (born November 22, 1965) is a Canadian actor. He voices Tubby Tompkins from ''The Little Lulu Show'', Binky Barnes and David Read (Arthur, DW and Baby Kate's Dad) from ''Arthur'', Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer from ''The Secret Wo ...
as Robert
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Tim Rozon
Timothy James Rozon (born June 4, 1976) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his roles as Tommy Quincy on the CTV teen drama ''Instant Star'', Mutt Schitt in the CBC comedy '' Schitt's Creek'', Doc Holliday on the supernatural/western drama ...
as Rick Corina
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Lisa Bronwyn Moore
Lisa Bronwyn Moore is a Canadian actress who has worked extensively in film and television.
She had supporting roles in the movies ''Windsor Protocol'', ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'', ''The Courage To Love'' and ''Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story ...
as Interviewer
References
External links
MyLifetime.com: I Do (But I Don't)*
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2004 television films
2004 films
2004 romantic comedy films
American romantic comedy films
American television films
Films about weddings
Films based on American novels
Films directed by Kelly Makin
2000s English-language films
2000s American films