Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) (2020)

Overview
"Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)" is the 2020 short movie extension of the precious "Father of the Bride" franchise from the 1990s. The brief film revives the iconic Banks household in a new, modern setting that resolves the truths of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It features the initial cast including Steve Martin as George Banks, Diane Keaton as Nina Banks, Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Annie Banks, Kieran Culkin as Matty Banks, and Martin Short as Franck Eggelhoffer. The short-film includes a virtual household conference, reminiscing of past incidents, household updates and a heartfelt surprise at the end.

Plot
The movie, built around the property of a Zoom household conference, is set versus the background of the COVID-19 pandemic where each character is revealed to be coping with the scenarios in their distinct methods. The story begins with George Banks writing e-mails and getting familiar with the nuances of innovation, then moves towards the family conference with his apprehensions about his children's circumstance and safety, and his role as a worrywart father.

The Zoom call consists of the entire family, with Annie living in Los Angeles with her hubby Brian and their three kids, and Matty living in New York. Each member of the family is handling the pandemic in their own ways - for example, Annie is managing homeschooling and Brian is managing bathroom tissue supplies. Matty, on the other hand, has a surprise for the household.

Matty's Surprise
In the middle of all the reminiscing and sharing, Matty drops the surprise of his immediate virtual wedding event. Matty confesses that he was because of propose to his girlfriend, Rachel, prior to the lockdown and decided to go through with it thinking about the unpredictabilities of the times. George, shocked, is at first hesitant to speed up matters however eventually occurs.

Wedding and Ending
The impromptu online wedding is officiated by Franck Eggelhoffer, Martin Short's character. Rachel Midori from 'Hamilton,' plays the function of Matty's fiancée, who is presented to the Banks family for the first time during the call. The brief movie concludes with the long-distance family commemorating the little pleasures in the middle of the pandemic and remaining close-knit through shared happiness, representing that while the pandemic may restrict the standards, it can not put a hold on love and household.

Message and Impact
"Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)" skillfully blends the nostalgia of the original films with an appropriate and relatable context. It demonstrates how households browse these tough times while keeping their spirit intact. The movie's subtle humor, integrated with heartfelt family moments, makes a poignant statement about finding positivity in the middle of crisis.

In addition to its message of love and family, the film was also released as a part of a fundraising initiative for the World Central Kitchen, revealing the effect of cumulative support during the pandemic. Although not a full-fledged sequel in the standard sense, "Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)" is an informative, pertinent, and heartwarming addition to the precious series.

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