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Father of the Bride
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
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Common Sense says
Steve Martin's sweet-natured wedding weepy.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Father of the Bride
Parents need to know that Steve Martin's comic antics make this remake a sweet confection of a movie. Still, parents should know that this movie mythologizes the high-cost, over-the-top wedding as though it were a requirement for all -- the wedding industry does a fine job of that on its own. Martin Short's flamboyant character is funny, but an unfortunate gay stereotype at the same time.
Read our full review by Randy White
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Steve Martin's character acts up the way he does. Why is it hard to let go when family members change? Also, do you think a wedding should cost that much? It may be helpful to explain to kids what big business the wedding industry really is. Do you think the father, per tradition here, should be the one footing the bill?
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Lives in WashingtonI rate this title on for age 2 and give it- Lives in NebraskaI rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Great, Fun, Family Night Entertainment!
I hadn't seen FATHER OF THE BRIDE before and decided to give it a try. I was impressed. The movie follows George Banks, the average father who has to deal with his daughter Annie, who suddenly returns from studies in Rome with the news that she's marrying. The groom is perfect, the in-laws kind, and the wedding consultant Franc (a HILAROIUS Martin Short) is great, so what's there to deal with? George (Steve Martin) and his wife Nina (Diane Keaton) have to deal with letting their daughter go. And since it's Steve Martin we're talking about, we know we're in for some laughs along the way. Sex is minor, with one innuendo. When Annie and the groom Brian go for a drive, George accidentally belts "don't forget to fasten your condom" instead of seatbelt. Violence consists of some comic pratfalls, and there is no language. This is great family entertainment. There is something in it for everybody. Highly recommended.
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
funny for older kids
younger kids might not get the humor. there are two scenes that made me uncomfortable in the same 5 minutes. father says"don't forget to wear a condom" and then mother and father discuss how " we did it in every room of my parents house"
- Lives in VermontI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
good movie!
- Lives in MinnesotaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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