I see all the mostly negative reviews of this movie and I'm actually surprised I know it's been done before but so have a lot of themes Andy Garcia can take anything and make it good Gloria Estefan is very good in her role and it's just a pleasant time to be had by all it's like nothing to pre ponder or post ponder but it makes some points and it was fun!!!
200 Reviews
Standard Remake in this era style.
christopherstamp22 June 2022
Take a beloved movie - force fit, gender swaps, nationality and sexuality to appear inclusive. And at the end of the day - for the political cash grab using nostalgia to gain money.
Literally the Covid - short reunion clip - of the original cast as if their characters had continued was much more entertaining that this.
Add this to the list: Ocean 8 Ghostbusters 2018 Home Sweat Home Alone Etc.
Miss the days movies were made with original ideas, heart and soul.
Literally the Covid - short reunion clip - of the original cast as if their characters had continued was much more entertaining that this.
Add this to the list: Ocean 8 Ghostbusters 2018 Home Sweat Home Alone Etc.
Miss the days movies were made with original ideas, heart and soul.
Good but I prefer the 1991 version
lisafordeay17 June 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Father of The Bride is a 2022 remake based on the 1950 original and the 1991 version of the same name. Starring Andy Garcia,Gloria Estefan and Isabella Merced,this version focuses on a Cuban family The Herrera's who are going through a tough time as Bill and his wife Ingrid(Garcia and Estefan) are going through a divorce. Things take a turn however when their oldest daughter Sofia announces that she is getting married to Adan Castillo(Diego Boneta).
Will Bill tell his daughter the truth about his failed marriage.
Overall I liked how it wasn't a beat by beat off the Steve Martin one,but the comedy wasn't even that good. Not once did I laugh at this film.
5.0/10.
Will Bill tell his daughter the truth about his failed marriage.
Overall I liked how it wasn't a beat by beat off the Steve Martin one,but the comedy wasn't even that good. Not once did I laugh at this film.
5.0/10.
Not riddled with comedy, but a gorgeous backdrop for a Latin family drama carried by Andy Garcia.
cgvsluis25 June 2022
I am going to start by saying that the original Father of The Bride (1950) with Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, and Elizabeth Taylor is still my favorite, of course I am a classic film fan and in response to those who think that it is dated...I don't think the sentiment of a loving father who is going to miss his beloved daughter when she leaves the home in marriage is outdated, and if it is...I think that is a sad commentary on our current society. Second confession, I love Steve Martin and I think the version pairing him with Diane Keaton (1991) was comedy gold. And my final confession I have a Latin bias...so I was thrilled to see Andy Garcia back on the big screen especially in a role where he isn't a criminal and I really enjoyed seeing Gloria Estefan. I appreciated that they had Cuban actors playing Cuban roles and Mexican actors playing Mexican roles...and don't think I didn't catch the Latinx commentary.
This is a big Latin take on Father of The Bride and it is set in Miami, the home of our Cuban-American family that is headed by successful architect Billy Herrera (played by Andy Garcia). The old town Miami back drop is spectacular and the home that they chose as the family home "designed and built by Billy" is gorgeous and worth seeing. Another twist in this version of FOTB is the discussion of divorce, the film starts with Billy and his wife in therapy, where they have been for over a year, deciding to get divorced. Like the other FOTB films, the story is told from the father's perspective and this father has a lot coming at him...his wife divorcing him, his beloved daughter marrying and moving to Mexico and no one wanting to do the wedding in the traditional way as he does.
I will say the looming divorce gives this film a far more melancholic feel than the other Father of The Bride films...but I hope that doesn't deter you from giving it a watch. Andy Garcia really carries this film and both his wedding speech and his conversation with his future son-in-law are endearing and well delivered.
There was a little poking fun of the 'instagram generation' around the wedding planner and her ideas about having a flamenco and flamingo wedding...it wouldn't be so sad and funny if it didn't have some truth to it.
My husband's favorite part the latin take on a Daft Punk song.
Not for everyone, but maybe not worthy of all of the disparaging remarks.
This is a big Latin take on Father of The Bride and it is set in Miami, the home of our Cuban-American family that is headed by successful architect Billy Herrera (played by Andy Garcia). The old town Miami back drop is spectacular and the home that they chose as the family home "designed and built by Billy" is gorgeous and worth seeing. Another twist in this version of FOTB is the discussion of divorce, the film starts with Billy and his wife in therapy, where they have been for over a year, deciding to get divorced. Like the other FOTB films, the story is told from the father's perspective and this father has a lot coming at him...his wife divorcing him, his beloved daughter marrying and moving to Mexico and no one wanting to do the wedding in the traditional way as he does.
I will say the looming divorce gives this film a far more melancholic feel than the other Father of The Bride films...but I hope that doesn't deter you from giving it a watch. Andy Garcia really carries this film and both his wedding speech and his conversation with his future son-in-law are endearing and well delivered.
There was a little poking fun of the 'instagram generation' around the wedding planner and her ideas about having a flamenco and flamingo wedding...it wouldn't be so sad and funny if it didn't have some truth to it.
My husband's favorite part the latin take on a Daft Punk song.
Not for everyone, but maybe not worthy of all of the disparaging remarks.
Bad/Wrong Title for this movie.
allismile17 June 2022
The biggest problem with remakes is the lack of originality in changing changing the title and seeing if anyone noticed the story they borrowed from.
This Andy Garcia lead movie is unique enough from the original and Steve Martin remakes to make the case of changing the title to something more original.
I'm a big Andy Garcia, he's always superb. This is the second time I've seen this great actor have you work with an incompetent lead actress, Sophia Coppola being the first, and now Gloria Estefan. The lack of chemistry between him and Estefan is not his fault- she did not seem to connect to the character in general.
Had this movies had an original title, it would probably have had better reviews, but also would not be the money maker it will be because it's associated with Father Of The Bride. Divorced from the title, it works pretty well on its own as a fun and lite comedy/drama.
This Andy Garcia lead movie is unique enough from the original and Steve Martin remakes to make the case of changing the title to something more original.
I'm a big Andy Garcia, he's always superb. This is the second time I've seen this great actor have you work with an incompetent lead actress, Sophia Coppola being the first, and now Gloria Estefan. The lack of chemistry between him and Estefan is not his fault- she did not seem to connect to the character in general.
Had this movies had an original title, it would probably have had better reviews, but also would not be the money maker it will be because it's associated with Father Of The Bride. Divorced from the title, it works pretty well on its own as a fun and lite comedy/drama.
More like a funeral than a wedding
lestradedoyle20 June 2023
Warning: Spoilers
This is the third Hollywood production of Father of the Bride, and it is by far, the worst of them. Not because it isn't about a white family. Andy Garcia is an amazing actor, and his gravely voice is perfect for narration. But like everything else in this movie, he is wasted. Let's start with the story. I loved the idea of having Andy and his wife trying to hide the fact they are getting divorced a secret. Secrets are key to comedy. However, this gets so much screen time that the entire relationship between Father and Daughter does not get enough time to properly develop. We see glimpses of what could have been. The dominoes scene for example. But the special moment where the band plays the special song for the father-daughter dance means nothing to the viewer because we did not hear this song earlier in the movie. None of the moments were earned because there was no setup for the payoff. The only callback that worked was when Andy and Gloria are dancing and he references the "ground rules" they set earlier. Andy is said to be busy with work, and neglecting Gloria, yet we only see him working once during the movie, and all he is doin is an interview for a magazine. He should have been AWOL during a lot of the wedding plans so we could see he puts work before his family. The green screens were terribly done and obviously fake. The cinematography was way too bright with zero shadows which made the whole thing look cheap and uninteresting. While the Steve Martin version has a killer soundtrack, this seemed to be scored with royalty free jazz instrumental and nothing more. Gloria should have sung at the wedding, preferably in a tender moment toward Andy, but once again the moment was wasted. While it is easy to just dismiss the underdeveloped plots and say they did not have time, the slow pace of the edit suggests otherwise. And the attempt at the long oner shot where they get ready for the wedding is a clue to the vibrant energy this film could have brought. The film leaned too heavily into the agenda that the "older generation must step aside and get with the times" near the end. This was very disappointing since one of the characters literally asks "if they won't keep our traditions, who will?" I think there was a good movie in there, somewhere. The trailer was good enough to suggest that it had potential. But throw in an unnecessary lesbian subplot that was poorly executed, and you have neither side happy. At the end of the day, there is a reason it was a streaming original. It feels cheap, looks cheap, and the finished product is mediocre.
Enjoyable
disnotbetty-101954 April 2023
I know this is a remake but I have never seen any Father of the Bride movies so I watched this one with a total open mind, and I like it. First of all there's Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan what is not to like about those two.
The story is about a very successful Cuban-American couple, Billy Herrera and his wife Ingrid living in Miami. They are getting a divorce, but when their daughter surprises them with her marriage plans, they decide to keep it secret until after her marriage.
With only a month to prepare, Billy is not ready to give his daughter away to a man he just met. Having to deal with a rushed wedding and a future son-in-law and his extravagant wealthy father who insist on a massive extravagant wedding for his son, pushes the Father of the Bride to the very edge ...and then a hurricane hits Miami the day before the wedding day.
The movie is very enjoyable, has a lot of funny moments and a really good cast... Andy Garcia is a Awesome Father of the Bride.
The story is about a very successful Cuban-American couple, Billy Herrera and his wife Ingrid living in Miami. They are getting a divorce, but when their daughter surprises them with her marriage plans, they decide to keep it secret until after her marriage.
With only a month to prepare, Billy is not ready to give his daughter away to a man he just met. Having to deal with a rushed wedding and a future son-in-law and his extravagant wealthy father who insist on a massive extravagant wedding for his son, pushes the Father of the Bride to the very edge ...and then a hurricane hits Miami the day before the wedding day.
The movie is very enjoyable, has a lot of funny moments and a really good cast... Andy Garcia is a Awesome Father of the Bride.
Over the top negative
grlym-4684920 June 2022
I thought this was going to be like the Steve Martin version. A little of The father cliches, but mostly funny
But this version has just $&@ all over the dad character. I know a lot of Hollywood loves making dads look bad now,...but this was just really bad.
Yes the dad was inflexible at times. But given his backstory and a spoiled family...he seems like the hero.
The wife has dumped a failed marriage on her husband as the problem. There is zero balance in the extremes of these character ir the plot. And with zero comedy in this show...it angers the audience more than provide relief from the dad hate.
No likable characters here. I was sad because I remember this show being good and this would be a fresh take with a Hispanic take. But the comedic and heart felt experience this title has brought in the past is not revisited here.
But this version has just $&@ all over the dad character. I know a lot of Hollywood loves making dads look bad now,...but this was just really bad.
Yes the dad was inflexible at times. But given his backstory and a spoiled family...he seems like the hero.
The wife has dumped a failed marriage on her husband as the problem. There is zero balance in the extremes of these character ir the plot. And with zero comedy in this show...it angers the audience more than provide relief from the dad hate.
No likable characters here. I was sad because I remember this show being good and this would be a fresh take with a Hispanic take. But the comedic and heart felt experience this title has brought in the past is not revisited here.
Nothing burger
jackbaumel19 June 2022
Liked the actors, but absolutely nothing interesting or engaging happened. No plot to speak of, no humor. Liked the actors, but absolutely nothing interesting or engaging happened. No plot to speak of, no humorLiked the actors, but absolutely nothing interesting or engaging happened. No plot to speak of, no humorLiked the actors, but absolutely nothing interesting or engaging happened. No plot to speak of, no humor.
Soul Crushing Remake
Bryyycers8 August 2022
That poor man. What horrible piece of story telling on how to disrespect and ostracize a person into crippling depression until he breaks. Such selfish behavior from so many. Love has enough experiences. Do not watch this movie. Surprised no characters harmed themselves. Dark and ugly movie. But I went into it expecting something light and fun, so take it for what it is.
This movie is sooooo boring and predictable
JosiReviews10 August 2022
I finally said enough and turned it off 30 minutes early. I just couldn't anymore. This movie is boring, predictable, contrived, lacks chemistry between characters, and missing the comedy element that made the first two thrive. A lot of eye rolls on my end due to the "didn't see that coming" moments. Ugh. Just so bad.
Latin cast adds fun twist to a great classic!
rdstephenson16 June 2022
If you like Latin culture, Miami views and a good romantic comedy, then see this movie. Love the blend between the Cuban and Mexican influences. The movie is definitely better second half of the film. !Que disfruten!
Latino Makeover of an Overly Familiar Sitcom Premise
EUyeshima11 October 2022
While it's refreshing to see a Latino makeover of such a familiar franchise turned into a major non-Hallmark 2022 movie release, the challenge remains that the story is still too familiar with its predictable narrative. Though not an expert at light comedy, Andy Garcia steps into the Spencer Tracy/Steve Martin archetypal put-upon father role with surprising ease and has a nice rapport with a severely underused Gloria Estefan. SNL's star impersonator Chloe Fineman seems misused in the scene-stealing wedding planner role. The main problem is just that you can foresee every plot turn a mile away, and the chaotic proceedings feel more contrived as the movie rolls along to its inevitable finish.
Remake that forgot what made the original so great
vittorio-1320 June 2022
Look I have great respect for father character, but talk about wrong casting and wrong direction. This remake forgot what made the first and the remake such a good movie. It was the father of bride. The way the daughter acted you would think you want the father to leave the house. This movie lacked emotions, fun, and creativity. Yes it's a remake and everybody know what is going to happen and the original was the best the remake was great because of one guy Steve Martin the third round it lacked everything that made he first two so great. To bad it could have been great but just because you have a great location and you spend money it does not mean that the character of the movie would be good. To bad.
Watch the original, watch the first remake skip this thing called a bad movie.
Watch the original, watch the first remake skip this thing called a bad movie.
Great film and no need to compare to the earlier versions
samboycharlie19 July 2022
I laughed, I cried, I learned a few things - what else can you expect from a movie? In earnest, I haven't seen any of the prior films with Steve Martin, nor do I think I need to. This film can stand on its own and I enjoyed the connection to the Latino experience. Andy Garcia did a great job as always, and I found myself bursting in laughter and shedding a few tears throughout the film.
Cute, cheesy, and fun rom com with some predictable flaws.
cruise0122 June 2022
3.5 out of 5 stars.
Father of the Bride is a pretty fair romantic comedy film that is not a bad remake. It may not have that charm from the last remake. It tries to be fun. It has its talented cast with Andy Garcia, Gloria Estefan, Adria Arjona, Isabela Merced, Diego Boneta, and Chloe Fineman.
The plot can be predictable about Cuban american family who daughter is marrying a mexican American family. While the father of the bride is having trouble adjusting to the fast changes.
The humor is okay. It can be cheesy. The film does feel like its running too long. But it sure is a fun film to enjoy.
Father of the Bride is a pretty fair romantic comedy film that is not a bad remake. It may not have that charm from the last remake. It tries to be fun. It has its talented cast with Andy Garcia, Gloria Estefan, Adria Arjona, Isabela Merced, Diego Boneta, and Chloe Fineman.
The plot can be predictable about Cuban american family who daughter is marrying a mexican American family. While the father of the bride is having trouble adjusting to the fast changes.
The humor is okay. It can be cheesy. The film does feel like its running too long. But it sure is a fun film to enjoy.
And yet again, another remake.
jonasatmosfera19 June 2022
Hollywood is dead. Brain dead.
It cannot make anything original anymore. Since they ran out of ideas, they resort to remakes, one after the other...
We had the 1950, 1991, 1995 versions of "TFOTB". Now, we have a sanitized version of the same story adapted to a more modern mindset and reflecting current mores and values. And because of it, "TFOTB" sucks, as expected.
Modern life in America is a caricature of what it once was, and everything that is made based on how things should look like feels abysmally stupid, dull and depressing.
Do yourself a favor and stay away from it.
It cannot make anything original anymore. Since they ran out of ideas, they resort to remakes, one after the other...
We had the 1950, 1991, 1995 versions of "TFOTB". Now, we have a sanitized version of the same story adapted to a more modern mindset and reflecting current mores and values. And because of it, "TFOTB" sucks, as expected.
Modern life in America is a caricature of what it once was, and everything that is made based on how things should look like feels abysmally stupid, dull and depressing.
Do yourself a favor and stay away from it.
It's A Remake! Get Over It!
zac-6827417 June 2022
Believe the bad reviews
nmottel18 June 2022
This two hour movie was interminable. They tweaked this remake to not only give us the Latino aspect, but added a divorce, a lesbian, lectures about the environment, provided by a wimpy script and terrible acting. Save yourselves and watch anything else.
Beautiful Miami
patsysanders1232 July 2022
The movie is a love letter to Miami. I live here and I loved how beautiful it looks in this film. I also have a great fondness for Gloria Estefan and it was fun to see her in this role. I just wish there was a reason for her to sing. All the characters had likable qualities and they learned something about each other. Stayed up late watching the film and quite enjoyed it.
Nope
joriethomas17 June 2022
I walked in with an open mind, the Steve Martin one was a remake and I loved it. Not to mention, I love Andy Garcia and Gloria Esteban but this was a waste of time. Not all remakes are bad but this one was. No heart, no humor, no enjoyability. Sad really.
I enjoyed this
jeppepalmari21 June 2022
Don't know why people are so mad about this movie. I enjoyed it. It was perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
I'm from Finland and have very little knowledge about Cuban or Mexican culture, but I found the movie entertaining and funny.
I know it's a remake, but who cares. I've probably seen the original on tv in the 90's, but can't really remember anymore.
To be honest, I probably wouldn't have watched it if not for Andy Garcia. I've always liked him. Good thing I watched it though. Andy should do more movies.
I'm from Finland and have very little knowledge about Cuban or Mexican culture, but I found the movie entertaining and funny.
I know it's a remake, but who cares. I've probably seen the original on tv in the 90's, but can't really remember anymore.
To be honest, I probably wouldn't have watched it if not for Andy Garcia. I've always liked him. Good thing I watched it though. Andy should do more movies.
Worth a look
denniehenderson17 June 2022
This is supposed to be a comedy ?
dotdixon17 June 2022
First Father Of The Bride I've Seen
TharsheyN17 June 2022
This is the first Father Of The Bride movie I've seen and I did enjoy it.
The casting was probably the best part, Andy Garcia was amazing in his role as Father of the family, Adria Arjona was a welcome surprise with the only other film of hers I've seen being Morbius. Isabela Merced as usual was amazing in her role as the younger sister, though I wish she'd had more screentime/storyline to her character. I could definitely see her character being the leading lady in a Father Of The Bride 2 movie with Isabela reprising her role in it.
The story was good, with laughs and humor and kept the viewer invested in it. Did I know what was coming and what would end up happening, well yeah pretty much from the start of the film. But that doesn't make it bad, it did well to make itself unique and different from other films that share the genre.
Though I have to admit I supported most of the father's decisions throughout the film. There were times he went a bit overboard but I did agree with him about preserving tradition etc. Though maybe he and his daughter should have made concessions and come to a compromise that incorporated both what she wanted as well as some of the more traditional stuff as well. By the end they kinda got there at least, so that is something.
One of the best parts of the film was the scene when Isabela Merced uncovers a bowl of popcorn and starts eating it while watching her family drama going on. It brought a smile to my face as I've done the same many a time watching my own family fight.
All in all, a fun enjoyable movie with its own unique twist. A solid 7/10 stars from me and the wish that we'd get to see a second one with Isabela Merced and her character as our leading lady.
The casting was probably the best part, Andy Garcia was amazing in his role as Father of the family, Adria Arjona was a welcome surprise with the only other film of hers I've seen being Morbius. Isabela Merced as usual was amazing in her role as the younger sister, though I wish she'd had more screentime/storyline to her character. I could definitely see her character being the leading lady in a Father Of The Bride 2 movie with Isabela reprising her role in it.
The story was good, with laughs and humor and kept the viewer invested in it. Did I know what was coming and what would end up happening, well yeah pretty much from the start of the film. But that doesn't make it bad, it did well to make itself unique and different from other films that share the genre.
Though I have to admit I supported most of the father's decisions throughout the film. There were times he went a bit overboard but I did agree with him about preserving tradition etc. Though maybe he and his daughter should have made concessions and come to a compromise that incorporated both what she wanted as well as some of the more traditional stuff as well. By the end they kinda got there at least, so that is something.
One of the best parts of the film was the scene when Isabela Merced uncovers a bowl of popcorn and starts eating it while watching her family drama going on. It brought a smile to my face as I've done the same many a time watching my own family fight.
All in all, a fun enjoyable movie with its own unique twist. A solid 7/10 stars from me and the wish that we'd get to see a second one with Isabela Merced and her character as our leading lady.
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