Product: Father of the Bride [VHS] (1950)
Rating: 5.0
Beautiful, Touching
Father of the Bride is a charming story about a young woman (Elizabeth Taylor) who gets engaged to a man (Don Taylor), and then marries him. It is told from the father's perspective (Spencer Tracy) as he reluctantly watches his daughter rely on another man. His reluctance is manifested in his overall discomfort with the wedding planning, which his daughter and wife (Joan Bennett) are wholeheartedly enthusiastic about.Elizabeth Taylor is breathtaking in this role. Her delicate nature is perfect for the part of a timid but emotional young woman. Of course, Spencer Tracy is the real hero of the film. His effortless performance is what makes this film so wonderful.This is a lovely tale about a father's love for his daughter. It brings tears to my eyes every time I see it.