Just as sweet even the 2nd
time around!
George Banks (Steve Martin) had just
finished paying off his daughter’s wedding (showcased in Father of the
Bride) and with only his son left in the house he was looking toward the
future with his wife and all the time they were going to have as empty nesters
in a few years. On a whim they decide to sell their picture perfect family home
because they no longer need all the room. Great news abounds as Annie, their
newlywed daughter, announces that she is pregnant. Well, as life does at times,
George receives the curveball that his wife Nina (Diane Keaton) and he are
expecting too. George’s simplistic future just got a lot hairier, being a
Grandpa hadn’t even set in yet but a Dad again too!
This is the kind of movie that proves
casting is very important. The storyline isn’t brand new or super fantastic but
Martin delivers humor and warmth and the chemistry with Keaton is great. Franck
(played by Martin Short) is back too but instead of just irritating George with
every word he says (which he never understands) they have a bonding moment.
When Nina and Annie were having their babies I noticed the value George placed
on the women in his life and the importance of family was well played in this
movie and it actually brought me to tears. The movie is narrated through
George’s eyes but the women and mothers in his life are what he lives for and
cherishes. With the white picket fence and the loving family it made me want to
jump into the movie and become a Banks myself.
Motherly Advice: My filters were set
to “medium” for this heartwarming and good feeling movie. The main part to
keep an eye out for is when George goes through his mini midlife crisis after
feeling he looks old he gets a bit of a makeover. He surprises Nina at home
with his new look and well let’s just say they rekindled an old flame. In that
scene there are references to making love and they are shown kissing but no
nudity. Franck gives George a couple of sleeping pills to help him catch up on
some Z’s but a reference later refers to them not being okay to take in the U.S.
and he takes more than the recommended dose. Wine is consumed at dinner but not
a prominent presence. Annie’s In-Laws have a couple of Doberman’s that are not
fond of George at all and growl and bear their teeth at him whenever possible.
I would recommend ages 9 and up.
Hannah- Far from realistic but I
still love it!
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