The Big Wedding

Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, and Katherine Heigl star in the 2013 romantic-comedy film, The Big Wedding. Directed by Justin Zackham, the movie tells the story of a dysfunctional family who reunites for a wedding.

Don and Ellie (Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton) are a divorced couple who have remained friends despite their past. They have three children together: Lyla (Katherine Heigl), Jared (Topher Grace), and Alejandro (Ben Barnes). Alejandro was adopted by a Colombian family when he was a child and is now an adult. He is engaged to Missy (Amanda Seyfried) and is bringing her home to meet his family.

The problem is that Alejandro's birth mother, Madonna (Patricia Rae), is a devout Catholic who will not attend the wedding if she finds out that her son's adoptive parents (Don and Ellie) are divorced. So, Don and Ellie pretend to still be married for the weekend of the wedding.

As the family gathers at the luxurious family home in Connecticut, their dysfunction begins to surface. Lyla is married to a man named Nuria (Ana Ayora), but is still in love with her ex-boyfriend, Eduardo (Emmanuel Chriqui). Jared is struggling to come to terms with his sexuality and has never told his family that he is gay. Meanwhile, Alejandro finds himself questioning his own feelings for Missy.

Throughout the weekend, the family faces a number of challenges and surprises. Don and Ellie struggle to pretend to be happily married while dealing with their own unresolved feelings for each other. Lyla tries to navigate her complicated love life while keeping the peace between Nuria and Eduardo. Jared tries to come out to his family while keeping his boyfriend secret. And Alejandro has to confront his feelings for Missy and whether or not he is ready to get married.

As the wedding approaches, the family must come together to solve their problems and make sure that the wedding goes off without a hitch. In the end, they learn to accept each other's flaws and differences, and come to appreciate the importance of family.

The Big Wedding is filled with hilarious and heartwarming moments that showcase the incredible chemistry between the cast. Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton shine as the divorced couple who still have feelings for each other, while Katherine Heigl, Topher Grace, and Ben Barnes bring depth and humor to their roles.

Overall, The Big Wedding is an entertaining film that explores the complexities of family dynamics and relationships. With its all-star cast and witty writing, it is a film that is sure to make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the chaotic beauty of family.