Serial (Bad) Weddings 3
Serial (Bad) Weddings 3

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Serial (Bad) Weddings 3

2021
Movie
97 min
French

Claude and Marie Verneuil will soon be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. For the occasion, their four daughters - Isabelle, Odile, Ségolène and Laure - decide to organize a big surprise party in their family home in Chinon. They also decide to invite, each, the parents of their respective husbands - Rachid Benassem, David Benichou, Chao Ling and Charles Koffi.

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IMDb5.4/10
Google Users66%
Director: Philippe de ChauveronGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

The Verneuil family faces a new crisis when their four sons-in-law, all from different backgrounds and religions, decide to leave France with their families. Claude and Marie Verneuil try everything to convince them to stay, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and cultural clashes. As the family grapples with the potential departure, they must confront their prejudices and find common ground.

Critical Reception

Serial (Bad) Weddings 3, like its predecessors, received a mixed to negative reception from critics, primarily focusing on its reliance on tired stereotypes and predictable humor. Audiences, however, continued to show strong support, drawn by the familiar characters and lighthearted comedic approach.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on ethnic and cultural stereotypes for humor.

  • Offers predictable plotlines and lacks originality compared to the previous installments.

  • Despite critical shortcomings, it maintains a light and easy-to-watch comedic tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed but generally positive reception, with many appreciating the continuation of the familiar characters and the light-hearted, albeit sometimes stereotypical, humor. Some viewers found the plot repetitive, while others enjoyed the family-centric themes and comedic situations.

Fun Fact

The film is the third installment in the 'Serial (Bad) Weddings' franchise, which has proven to be a significant box office success in France and other European countries, despite often polarizing critical reviews.

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