The article discusses the challenges of remaking beloved films, particularly Ang Lee's ‘The Wedding Banquet’ and Hector Babenco's ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’. The author conveys the necessity for remakes to offer fresh perspectives or enhance mediocre originals. Andrew Ahn’s adaptation of ‘The Wedding Banquet’ shifts the focus from a sham marriage to a narrative about makeshift families in a contemporary context, considering the legal acceptance of gay marriage today. The film explores relationships and misunderstandings within two couples entangled in a comedic scenario, though it may not replace the original in film history.
In reimagining ‘The Wedding Banquet,’ director Andrew Ahn captures a modern era where gay marriage is legal, pivoting the narrative toward the theme of makeshift family.
Ahn's version retains the spirit of Ang Lee’s original with its focus on misunderstandings, but offers a nimble, entertaining take that diverges from the traditional tropes.
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