Father of the Bride Part II (1995)

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Just when George Banks has recovered from his daughter's wedding, he receives the news that she's pregnant ... and that George's wife is expecting too. He was planning on selling their home, but that's a plan that—like George—will have to change with the arrival of both a grandchild and a kid of his own.

Introduction
"Father of the Bride Part II" is a 1995 American funny movie directed by Charles Shyer. It is a follow up to the successful 1991 motion picture, "Father of the Bride", and takes George Banks (played by Steve Martin) through an unforeseen midlife crisis, when he learns he's about to become a granddad, and more shockingly, a father once again. To his bewilderment, his other half Nina (Diane Keaton) and young child Annie (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) are both pregnant.

Pregnancy Announcements
The movie begins with George Banks enjoying his semi-retired life and thinking about selling his home. Amidst all this, his world turns upside down when his newly-married daughter Annie reveals her pregnancy. Hardly getting utilized to the concept of being a grandfather, he is staggered by another bombshell when his wife Nina tells him they're likewise expecting.

The Unsettling News
George can not understand the truth of becoming a daddy at his age. His emotional chaos causes hilarious scenes, from speaking with himself at a baby store to passing out throughout a pregnancy class. He likewise begins to reflect on his life, coming to grips with his reluctance to offer his home and his issues about his age with the impending arrival of his new child.

The Supportive Mother-in-law
During Nina's pregnancy, they are gone to by Nina's active, bohemian mom, who supports and relaxes a hysterical George, standing as the movie's voice of reason. Annie also gets her share of pregnancy drama when her other half goes out of town, and she becomes nervous about her approaching labor.

Two Births, Double the Happiness
Mayhem occurs when Nina and Annie enter into labor on the very same day. George hurries in between rooms to support his child and wife, leading to several absurd situations. At the end of these remarkable events are the births of two baby girls, turning George into a doting daddy and grandfather. Likewise, George decides not to sell his house, choosing to keep his house filled with memories for the brand-new additions to the family.

Conclusion
"Father of the Bride Part II" is a heartwarming, feel-good film that comically represents George's improvement as he manages unwillingly with the concept of getting in parenthood and ending up being a grandfather at the same time. On one hand, he needs to deal with the technicolor imagine a boomer's midlife crisis, and on the other, he's to welcome two more ladies into his predominately female household, making the household turmoil a lot more funny. It is his understanding of the importance of these life changes, and finally accepting them with an open heart, that forms the essence of the story. The movie ends with George being at peace with the turns his life has taken, valuing the delights of a growing family.

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