More than thirty years have passed father of the bride This heartfelt family comedy has been released but remains a classic. The film’s enduring magic comes largely from one character: George Banks. Steve Martin’s George may be neurotic and eccentric, but he’s a man who would go through fire and water for his daughter. This man’s daughter knew she could turn to him for anything. From the little things, like spending hours playing basketball with her in the driveway, to the big things, like holding her when she cries, he does it all. exhibit. That’s why 33 years later, George Banks is still the kind of father his daughters wish they were lucky enough to have.
To be clear, George hated his would-be son-in-law Brian from the moment they met. He despises the 26-year-old so much that he performs a series of irrational (yet hilarious) stunts that become the focus of the film. How could anyone forget when he snooped around his new in-laws’ house, dropped Brian’s father’s checkbook into the pool, and then fell into the pool himself?
But his behavior towards Brian actually reflects his love for his daughter Anne. There are several reasons why this typically elegant and calm family man’s ridiculous behavior throughout the film is viscerally driven. So, without further ado, here’s why George Banks is a #dadgoals.
He did the right thing—even if he didn’t want to.
Okay, so he’s a little grumpy. But anyone who has to deal with a wedding planner like Frank can also be frustrated. Although it’s surprising that his daughter is engaged at just 22 years old and He is informed that he must meet her fiancé that night and agrees to pay for the wedding. He also allowed home modifications to be made to allow receptions to be held in his beloved house.
He was not only a good father to Anne; He also has a younger son. He tells Marty that he’s sorry they didn’t give him enough attention for the wedding, which is a hard thing to admit. While he wanted no part in the months-long planning process, he did do the right thing by his two children, proving how selfless a father he is.
He listened to the voice of reason: his wife.
George completely lost his mind in the grocery store and couldn’t accept the fact that his daughter was getting married. He ripped open all the hot dog bun wrappers – and the arresting police officers couldn’t even reach him. But who brought him back to reality? his wife. Mom is always the real hero, isn’t she?
When he listens to her, he becomes a better father because of it. He realized he needed to have a positive attitude because he was going to walk Anne down the aisle whether he liked it or not.
He still sees Anne as a little girl, but he respects her as an adult.
Throughout the film, he keeps having flashbacks to when Anne was a child. It was hard for him to remember that she was an adult – a young An adult, but an adult nonetheless. While this may come across as a lack of respect, his actions prove that he does respect his daughter.
He wanted to see that little girl’s dreams come true, but he wasn’t sure what impact marriage would have on them. She had just returned from an architecture project in Italy, where she laid the foundation for her career. George understands that women are more likely to be derailed in their careers than men because they are expected to prioritize family. He wants his daughter to get everything she wants out of life, and with his help throughout the movie, she does.
His words brought Annie and Brian back together.
In the middle of the film, Annie and Brian have a heated argument and call off the wedding. Brian gives Annie a blender as a gift, which Annie takes as a sign that he will see her as a housewife – implying that she shares her father’s fears. Clearly, she didn’t lose sight of her goals during the wedding.
Even though George has had very few nice things to say about Brian in the movie so far, he does try to reason with Annie. He reminds her why she Like Brian. He even went to the bar with Brian (Brian ordered a cocktail, which I think George silently teased him about – it was the 90s after all) and gave him some advice. In the end, they stayed together because of George.
He made sacrifices to make sure her wedding was perfect.
In addition to money, George also spent a lot to ensure that the wedding went smoothly. Although he spent a lot of money to hire Frank, the reception was far from perfect, and even with his assistant, Frank couldn’t handle all the problems that occurred during the party. For example, when the police come to ask about the licenses of all the cars parked on Banks Street, George recruits Marty and his friends to move the cars to his lawn. Among other things, it caused him to miss dinner, the bouquet toss, and The couple left home for their honeymoon.
It broke my heart that he wasn’t able to say goodbye to his daughter, and it broke Anne’s heart – which is why she called their home before boarding the plane. She noticed her father’s absence in these moments, but their relationship was so strong that she knew not to be hurt by it. On the most special day of her life and the beginning of her future with Brian, she still made the effort to call him and say “I love you.”
What daughter doesn’t want to have such a relationship with her father? If only we were all so lucky.
