Till Death, Us Do Part
Till Death, Us Do Part

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Till Death, Us Do Part

1991
Movie
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Cantonese

hong kong movie

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Norman JewisonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

An elderly, conservative, and deeply prejudiced man is forced to confront his lifelong biases when his daughter announces her engagement to a Jewish man. The film chronicles the escalating tensions and comedic misunderstandings that arise as the two families attempt to come together for the wedding.

Critical Reception

Till Death, Us Do Part received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Jack Lemmon, for their nuanced portrayal of deeply ingrained prejudice and the struggle for acceptance. The film's attempt to tackle sensitive themes of religious and ethnic intolerance through a comedic lens was seen as bold but also occasionally uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jack Lemmon delivers a powerful performance as a prejudiced patriarch.

  • The film attempts a sensitive subject with humor, achieving mixed results.

  • While well-acted, the story sometimes feels predictable in its resolution.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's message about overcoming prejudice and the strong performances, though some felt the humor didn't always land effectively, and the plot followed a familiar trajectory.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a stage play before being adapted for the screen.

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