Son Of The Bride DVD (2001)

Son Of The Bride

2001

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5

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At age 42, Rafael Belvedere is having a crisis. He's overwhelmed by his responsibilities and just isn't having any fun. He has spent most of his life frantically trying to run the restaurant his father Nino founded. He has achieved success, but continues to live in the old man's shadow. He rarely visits his aging mother Nora. His ex-wife is bitter towards him because he doesn't spend enough time with their daughter. And finally, Rafael is too self-involved to make a commitment to his girlfriend Nati. Just when Rafael feels most alone, a series of unexpected events lead him to reevaluate his life. A minor heart attack forces him to slow down and a reunion with Juan Carlos, a childhood friend, helps Rafael to reconstruct his past and look at the present in new ways. Most importantly, when his father makes the decision to fulfill his mother's dream of getting married in a church, it gives Rafael a task to focus on; bringing the family together to create a new memory they can share.

Son Of The Bride details

Format:	15 DVD
Starring:	Natalia Verbeke, Ricardo Darín, Norma Aleandro, Eduardo Blanco, Hector Alterio
Director:	Juan J. Campanella
Genres:	Drama - General, World Cinema - Italian
Studio:	PATHE DISTRIBUTION

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
Son Of The Bride	15 Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	2 hours 4 minutes
Rental release:	26 Apr 2004
Main languages:	Spanish
Subtitles:	English

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Feeling good movies

By Sid69 from Bedfordshire , 03 Jun 2004

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If you like films like Amelie, Il Postino or Rabitt proof fence, then this one is for you too.

This story takes place in Argentina, hence the language is Spanish, but don't let this deter you, this film is great is many ways. Photography and acting is superb, in particular the older couple. It is indeed loaded with sentimental stuff but it is also very funny. A gem from South America.

There is a 'hidden' scene halfway between the final credits, so don't cut them short.
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great movie!

By a customer , 09 Jan 2013

Very good film. My husband and I loved the film. It is a beatiful story about family, love and life.
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Happy movie

By a customer , 19 Jun 2012

Great movie. Warm, sensitive exploration of family relationships. Also great humour and shot with kindness. Very enjoyable, the second film I have watched by this director and probably the better.
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Heartwarming Stuff

By 5ft7offootballheaven (300 reviews) from London , 19 Jun 2011

Another good outing from Ricardo Darin and his absolutely stunning girlfriend. Bit of a mid life crisis life evaluation movie. Some nice touches and good bits of self reflection. I enjoyed it a lot.
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By a customer , 17 May 2011

Both me and my boyfriend loved this film. It was funny, original, very quirky and a feelgood tearjerker. Watch it.
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You can't beat a good middle aged crisis

By Oldbloke (307 reviews) from Sidmouth , 15 Feb 2011

Rafael runs a successful independent family restaurant, but his life is full of hassles both personal and professional. After a minor heart attack, he decides to jack it in, leave his daughter, parents and girlfriend behind and retire to Mexico. His plans are upset by the sudden appearance of a long lost friend and his father's insistence on arranging a second wedding to Rafael's mother, who has severe Alzheimers. Hugely enjoyable, sweet, simple family drama is moving and occasionally very funny. Serves to remind us that the same old problems exist the world over.
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