Review of Son of the Bride (2001) by Ben L — 24 Oct 2017

Son of the Bride is a simple family drama about a man who is struggling to find balance in his life. This is the type of film that could easily fall into the kind of sappy melodrama that you?d typically find on the Lifetime network.

However, there was something special about the way that this movie was written. It was more realistic in the presentation and, while there were heartfelt moments, it never fell into emotional manipulation.

The cast of the film was brilliant, particularly Ricardo Darin. He is the central character, and his journey is what keeps the audience invested. While he often makes choices that would annoy me in most movies, you can sense his confusion and conflict.

I found myself sympathizing with what happened to Darin throughout the film, even when he?s being an idiot. The rest of the cast fit their roles so naturally that it was like watching a real family working through their issues.

Son of the Bride ends in a satisfying fashion, but without overdoing it with a cheesy Hollywood ending. This is the second movie from Argentina that I have seen which is as good or better than any American movie in the same genre.

I recommend anyone who is a fan of this style of film give Son of the Bride a chance.