Our Family Wedding Review

Messages: Although characters are prejudiced, the movie’s message seems to be one of unity and understanding. Love does conquer all, including, in this case, preconceptions and ethnic stereotypes.

Role models: What really stands out in this film is the prejudiced behavior of the fathers, both of whom make racist remarks about the other and his family (though all is played for humor). Though in the end, they see the error of their ways, teens might be tempted to imitate some of their behavior in the name of comedy. Also, Lucia is not forthcoming with her parents, and actively shields them from the truth, but her decisions are place into proper context later on. Marcus, meanwhile, is committed to Lucia, but allows himself to be swayed by others’ doubts.

Violence: Two fathers one-up each other and hurl insults, some of which are racist. A fight breaks out in a bar because a drunk character makes fun of a patron. A man hits a guy with a baseball, on purpose.

Sex: A couple makes out on a couch and in a car. No nudity, just kissing and groping. A character jokes about a vibrator. Some innuendos and heavy flirting. An older man enjoys dating and seducing younger women. A goat humps a man.

Language: Not too much cussing, although the words “puta,” “piss,” and “s--t” come up. A few "Oh, my God"s as exclamations.

Consumerism: Some brands are name-checked or displayed: Hallmark, Viagra, Forbes.

Drinking, drugs and smoking: Social drinking, plus one scene has two main characters getting completely wasted at a nightclub.