Father of the Bride (15th Anniversary Edition) | Steve Martin, Diane Keaton

Father of the Bride (15th Anniversary Edition) | Steve Martin, Diane Keaton | Funny with shades of reality

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Father of the Brid...

	Father of the Bride (15th Anniversary Edition) Steve Martin, Diane Keaton Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone, 2005 average customer review:based on 85 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

A befuddled father has a hard time letting go of his young daughter as she plans her wedding.
Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: PG
Release Date: 7-JUN-2005
Media Type: DVD

A Great Family Film

In today's Hollywood climate, there are very few movies that appeal to an entire family. Children want to see Hannah Montana, teens want Harry Potter and superheroes, while adults want very R-rated drama. Thus, it is refreshing to see a movie that can be classified as a solid family film, which Father of the Bride very much is.

While comedic in nature (how could it not be starring Steve Martin?!), this film is also a touching commentary on how families change (for better or worse) when marriages occur. Its blend of hilarious comedy and touching emotions will have you holding your sides one minute and reaching for the Kleenex box the next.

The real brilliance of this film, however, comes from the terrific acting. Martin's knack for physical comedy is spot-on as the often-flummoxed "Dear Old Dad", while Diane Keaton plays a great "straight 'man'" to Martin's wild antics. Even the then-fresh Kimberly Williams (before she became Mrs. Brad Paisley) is able to nail the emotions of a young bride being swept off her feet.

Overall, this is a great family film that offers something for everyone. Adults will be touched by the film's message, teens will identify with Williams' character, and even younger children will appreciate the physical comedy. If you are planning a wedding, just finished one, or are part of any sort of family structure whatsoever, you will love this film!

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Funny with shades of reality

Although over the top re what is normal, enough of the movie is close enough to what happens to a father of a bride that the movie is a must see for all fathers who are about to give away their daughter, as I am.

Father of the Bride

Love this movie!! Purchased it as a gift for my son and future daughter-in-law to remind them to keep things FUN!!! Thought this movie would do the trick!!

Funny and Touching

I found this to be funny, touching and entertaining. A cheapskate dad has to let go of his "little girl" and some of his money. The women in his life make it impossible for him to do anything other than go along with it all, and that's what makes it funny.... just how he comes to accept the situation. When dear old dad does, all goes well and is where the film is touching.

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Wonderful

I believe that this is one of Steve Martin's finest films, a touching and hilarious update of the old movie. Martin's acting and comedic timing is stupendous as he deals with a theme common to so many men--letting go of his baby girl.

Yes, the movie boarders on ridiculous quite a few times, but that is the way of comedies. A little over-the-top chaos balances the truly sweet and tender moments that this movie is always ready to give out.

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