Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) (2020)
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The Banks family navigates the challenges of a pandemic wedding through a series of video conferences.
The story
The Banks family is preparing for the upcoming marriage of Matthew "Matty" Banks and his fiancée Rachel. Because they are following the self-isolation restrictions ordered by the U.S. state and government officials, each family member joins the conversation via video conference. Through the conversation, George reminds each family member about sanitization procedures to help keep them from getting sick. While the family discusses the wedding plans, they realize that they do not know how long the pandemic will last, which will keep them from being able to hold the wedding anytime soon.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The Banks family is preparing for the upcoming marriage of Matthew "Matty" Banks and his fiancée Rachel. Because they are following the self-isolation restrictions ordered by the U.S. state and government officials, each family member joins the conversation via video conference. Through the conversation, George reminds each family member about sanitization procedures to help keep them from getting sick. While the family discusses the wedding plans, they realize that they do not know how long the pandemic will last, which will keep them from being able to hold the wedding anytime soon. After the family has Franck Eggelhoffer join the video conference to discuss the plans, Matty surprises everyone with the suggestion that he and Rachel get married right now, despite the circumstances. As the question arises as to how this could be possible, it is revealed that Franck can legally and lawfully wed the couple remotely using his wedding officiating license. The family takes part in the unconventional wedding, rejoicing in the event and Matthew and Rachel's marriage. Anne and Bryan's son, George "Georgie" Banks-MacKenzie sings a rendition of "The Way You Look Tonight" to the newlywed couple. Following the couple's ceremony, the family plans for future get togethers when the medical restrictions have been lifted.
- First release year
- 2020
- Runtime (minutes)
- 24
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Nancy Meyers
- Writers
- Nancy Meyers · writer
- Cast and characters
- Steve Martin · George Stanley Banks; Diane Keaton · Nina Banks; Martin Short · Franck Eggelhoffer; Kimberly Williams-Paisley · Anne "Annie" Banks-MacKenzie; Kieran Culkin · Matthew "Matty" Banks; George Newbern · Bryan MacKenzie; Alexandra Shipp · Rachel Banks; Florence Pugh · Megan Banks; Ben Platt · George "Georgie" Banks-MacKenzie; Robert De Niro · James; Reese Witherspoon · introductory segment
- Genres
- romantic comedy; short film; screenlife; comedy-drama
- Themes
- family bonds; pandemic adaptation; resilience
- Tone and mood
- emotional; charming; nostalgic
- Premise and plot tags
- legacy-sequel; screenlife; pandemic; wedding
- Franchise connections
- Father of the Bride
- Reception
- The short film was met with a mixed critical response, with some critics calling it derivative or corny, while others praised it as emotional and nostalgic. It was also commended for its contributions to providing meals for families impacted by the coronavirus.
- Production trivia
- The production was conducted remotely with each actor filming in their own homes.; Nancy Meyers chose the settings by having the cast show her their rooms via Zoom.
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