Get full reviews, ratings, and advice delivered weekly to your inbox. This witty modern fairy tale by William Goldman (screenwriter of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's Men) is resoundingly satisfying. Parents need to know that Steve Martin's comic antics make this remake a sweet confection of a movie. George puts his future son-in-law to the test to make sure he's good enough, but the main focus of this 1991 remake is the wedding. And this dad even wants the groom to take the brides last name. Families can talk about why Steve Martin's character acts up the way he does. Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase. Your privacy is important to us. Add to Watchlist. We won't mince words here. You killed my father. All rights reserved. Dazzling fantasy romcom has some dark moments. Family Activities: Use these creative ideas for free activities to move, learn, relax, and connect as a family. Father of the Bride is the fourth studio album by American indie rock band Vampire Weekend. There's also drinking -- in one scene a drunken character is revived in a barrel of water -- and some kissing, as well as a bit of language ("son of a bitch," "Jesus!" That said, there's a lot to like, especially its warm, witty star, Steve Martin, who makes a great dad: he's prickly but loving, a real softie at heart. Also, do you think a wedding should cost that much? Major themes also include perseverance, courage, integrity, and teamwork. There are two expletives son of a b---- a We like this movie EXCEPT for a troubling line in the middle. We look at them and can still see the little kid they used to be the memories of all those moments we shared. Father of the Bride is a 1950 American comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli, about a man trying to cope with preparations for his daughter's upcoming wedding. The movie will feature Garcia as a father coming to terms with his eldest daughter preparing to get married, embarking on her life as an adult, and leaving her large, close-knit Cuban family. Share on facebook. How do the characters in The Princess Bride demonstrate courage and perseverance? If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. Thank you for your support. But the movie's skewed humor and its storybook feel lessen some of the impact of the Diane Keaton has little to do here but smile through tears; her role has been usurped by Martin Short's Frank, the wedding planner whose bizarre accent makes each of his suggestions hilarious. In this remake of Vincent Minnelli's 1950 film (which starred Elizabeth Taylor and Spencer Tracy), 22-year-old Annie (Kimberly Williams) comes home from a semester abroad and shocks her parents with the news that she met a wonderful guy and they're engaged. Parents need to know that The Princess Bride is a quirky, funny fairy tale with quite a bit of action-style violence, including a torture machine, sword fights (one to the death), a death by poisoning, quicksand, fire pits, ROUSes (rodents of unusual size), and giant shrieking eels that attack main characters. Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Suggest a diversityupdate. Kurt is a seasoned, tough-hided, bow-legged Wyoming cowboy. In THE PRINCESS BRIDE, the most beautiful woman in the world, Buttercup (Robin Wright Penn), gets engaged to the cruel Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon) after she hears that her true love, Westley, was killed by the Dread Pirate Roberts.