To be honest, although we loved FOTB 1 & 2, we were sad that Annie finally chose a career in Boston over the closeness of her extended family in California. The writers obviously chose to favor the feminist notion that a woman's career comes first! Really? Is your job more important than your husband & newborn at home, and the grandparents? After all, a job is just money.
My family actually toyed with submitting a screenplay of our own wherein the family-ensemble visit Boston and help Annie & husband see sense & re-patriate to California! I know, it's just a movie! But still, suitable closure was still found wanting!
Hence, my delight in seeing a Zoom ensemble of the original players (esp. Steve Martin & Martin Short, who are great buds & collaborators these days!) for a wrap-up Episode 3 (25 minutes). This was produced (2020) during the Covid restrictions-so, there was no travel to a studio/location or ensemble scenes. Not sure how much (if anything) the actors were paid. No, it wasn't the conclusion I had planned, but all are happy, and there is a new family development. Enjoy!
