Plot: The son of a gay nightclub owner tells his dad he is going to marry a conservative politician's daughter. Her dad is going through a political nightmare and the marriage provides a good way out for him. He doesn't know his daughter is marrying a liberal, gay family, so their first dinner is fraught with deceit.
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June 22, 2024
Popular comedy from Mike Nichols. The setup is simple, and the comedy is pretty crude and basic, but the film isn't the worst of its kind. It may not have aged that well and it could've been a fair bit shorter too, but as 90s comedy blockbusters go, there are at least some memorable moments.
Conservative vs liberal, oldskool values vs flamboyant drag queens and queers. This is a classic farce, with Hackman (playing the conservative politician) as the obvious standout. The rest of the cast isn't on his level, the styling is basic and the jokes could've used a little extra polish. Not great, but I got a few chuckles out of it.