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We can get gay-married, why would we want to get fake straight-married?
So observedThe Wedding BanquetdirectorAndrew Ahnat the world premiere of his film at the Sundance Film Festival.
He was trying to explain why he chose this of all movies to remake.
Its a fresh twist on the familiar overbearing immigrant-parent trope.
Later, she blurts out that Angela and Lee are trying to have a baby.
Even this ostensibly progressive, with-it mother retains the singular ability to embarrass her child.
Min has zero interest in joining the family business.
When commitment-phobe Chris immediately rejects the idea, Min turns around and proposes to Angela as well.
For all its slickness,The Wedding Banquetavoids this common Hollywood trap.
When its characters open up to one another, these moments are sturdy and heartfelt.
Can such disparate elements coexist?
It may not be perfect, but who wants to complain when theyre having fun?
