Family Reunion (1981)

Family Reunion Poster

Elizabeth Winfield is a retired teacher, who desperately tries to keep her family together. While she's traveling through the country and meeting her relatives, back in her hometown, a group of shopping mall developers are planning to take over her family land in order to begin their ambitious project. Now she needs to find ways to stop this construction in time before the town's annual festivities.

Film Overview
"Family Reunion" is a heartwarming movie launched in 1981. Directed by Fielder Cook, it's a two-part film that focuses on the style of household unity, love, and understanding. The movie stars Bette Davis, a well-known starlet with a long and remarkable career, as the unconventional however caring grandmother trying to unify her prolonged family.

Plot and Set-up
"Family Reunion" is set versus the background of a grand old household home in rural New England. The story revolves around a matriarch, Elizabeth Winfield (Bette Davis), who organizes a family reunion after years of separation and distance among her offspring. The main goal of the reunion is not just to restore household ties however also to hand down her knowledge and moral values to the more youthful generation before she passes away.

Characters and Personalities
The film showcases the varied personalities of Elizabeth's large household. There's Jesse, an effective business owner, Kate, a strong feminist, Zeb, a household dropout, and other engaging family members each with varied way of lives and beliefs. From the stubborn and unyielding to the weak-willed and reliant, they are an authentic representation of a typical extended family. The youngest generation consists of curious, vibrant, and innocent kids who include beauty and humor to the storyline.

Plot Development
Elizabeth deals with the challenge of dealing with the aspiration, animosity, and disappointment that exists within her household. She attempts to solve these problems and intends to mold the younger generation into accountable people who can promote the family's honor and heritage. This diplomatic venture is marked with nostalgic moments, heated discussions, and humorous interludes as Elizabeth skillfully handles the family characteristics. The task is strenuous as she is handling grown-up people who have actually selected their careers and courses in life.

Climax
As the story advances, the film reaches a climax when the family is thrust into mayhem and conflict due to their unsettled complaints and intricate relationships. Each family member faces trials and issues that require them to reassess their point of views on their familial relations.

Resolution and Conclusion
The family eventually discovers to set aside their differences, influenced by Elizabeth who constantly promotes the values of generosity, resolve, and unity throughout the film. The reunion produces reconciliation as they lastly come to terms with their family disputes. Elizabeth's objective succeeds as the family starts to comprehend the significance of unity and familial love; they begin appreciating their heritage and the values embedded in it.

Significance and Reception
"Family Reunion" checks out complex relationships within a household, diving into the elements of misunderstanding, absence of communication, and private ego. It provides a wholesome household watch with the ideal mixture of humor, sentiment, and drama. The motion picture was extensively valued by the viewers for its basic yet effective narrative, layered characters, and memorable efficiencies.

In conclusion, "Family Reunion" is a poignant movie that magnificently portrays the significance of household ties, love, and unity. It's an interesting film that makes one value the essence of a close-knit family. Davis's beautiful efficiency as the strong-willed matriarch leaves an enduring mark on the audience's mind, making this movie a remarkable family drama.

Top Cast

  • Bette Davis (small)
    Bette Davis
    Elizabeth Winfield
  • J. Ashley Hyman
    Richard Cooper
  • David Huddleston (small)
    David Huddleston
    Sen. Chester Winfield
  • John Shea (small)
    John Shea
    James Cookman
  • Roy Dotrice (small)
    Roy Dotrice
    Lester Frye
  • David Rounds
    Grover Winfield
  • Kathryn Walker (small)
    Kathryn Walker
    Louisa King
  • Roberts Blossom (small)
    Roberts Blossom
    Phil King
  • Roberta Wallach (small)
    Roberta Wallach
    Jessica Winfield
  • Jeff McCracken (small)
    Jeff McCracken
    Max Winfield
  • Anne Lange (small)
    Anne Lange
    Carol Lyman