A little like
the first but far from the grand design that the original brought, Father of
the Bride Part II is a loose remake of the
1951 movie Father’s Little Dividend. Father’s
Little Dividend is a sequel to the
1950 classic Father of the Bride. This movie brings back the old cast
from the four years earlier film that brought us all smiles, Father
of the Bride, which starred Steve Martin and Diane Keaton.
This sequel has
all the old cast: Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams, Martin Short,
George Newbern, and Kieran Culkin. Eugene Levy, who played a minor role (just
featuring in one scene) in the first movie as a wedding singer auditioning for
the wedding, was given more screen time this time, as he plays Mr. Habib.
Although fun and
smile-worthy, while watching this remake I didn’t feel like I did in the first,
where I was wishing I was part of the family. The whole chaos of two
childbirths was more overwhelming to me as a viewer—not to mention George.
Disney’s decision to make a part two was based on the financial return the
first part brought. Although this part two didn’t make as much money as the
first, it is a good addition if you want to see what happened to the Banks
family and how Annie carried on.
The movie plot
starts like the first, with George Banks (Steve Martin) giving us a narration
about what led to everything. After Annie (Kimberly Williams) and Bryan (George
Newbern) got married, the next best thing that all couples desire is a nest and
the wish to fill the nest with the pitter-patter of little feet.
Well, God
finally answered their prayers, as Annie was pregnant with her and Bryan’s
first child, and George has been swung into the pool of grandfathers.
George, an enemy
of change, starts to panic and acts all young to prove to himself and others
that he’s not old enough to be a grandpa. Well, he also got his wish as Nina
(Diane Keaton) got pregnant too. So, the Mother of the Bride and the Bride are
both expecting a bundle of joy, sending George’s overreacting behavior off the
roof.
Martin Short and
his companion were brought back, but their inclusion wasn’t as heartwarming as
their presence was in the first.
Well, after you’ve seen the first, you’ll be tempted to see the second—and you should—but don’t expect too many of the smiles the first delivered. Still, it’s a nice watch and a good, fun time for you and the family.
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