SummaryThis exuberant ensemble comedy links the stories of far-flung family members, their servants and secret lovers as a Punjabi family in Delhi reunites for their daughter's wedding. (USA Films)
Directed By:Mira Nair
Written By:Sabrina Dhawan
Monsoon Wedding
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77
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7.5
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
89% Positive
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Contains an incest story line that's disturbing but shouldn't scare people away. Nair handles the subject with such grace and sensitivity that it becomes just another element in this complex celebration of family.
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Nair is not making a caricature out of Lalit or anyone else. She's inviting us into the inner recesses of her culture. And it's both pleasure and privilege to be one of her guests.
80
Nair’s stereotype-shattering movie -- like the polymorphous culture it illuminates -- borrows from Bollywood, Hollywood and cinema verite, and comes up with something exuberantly its own.
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When the groom's enormous procession fights its way through the hard rain and muck to the bejeweled bride, Nair's chaos downright sparkles.
75
A feast for the eyes and ears as its story is a banquet for the heart.
70
Monsoon Wedding is going to be a big art-house hit because it's one of those movies that reassures audiences that people in other countries are just like us.
40
An air-conditioned bus tour of Punjabi ritual. Nair stuffs the film with dancing, henna, ornamentation, and group song, but her narrative clichés and telegraphed episodes smell of old soap opera.
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Apr 3, 2013
10
Monsoon Wedding is very colourful, happy and romantic. The film is a very nice family movie about a typical punjabi family. The laughs are good and the acting is even good. The story delivers good time pass interesting hooking up film hint of lore. Lovely imagery and very good collection of songs. Vijay Razz as DubeyJi is very funny and the captions help you understand what the comedy is about. There are so many reasons to watch Monsoon Wedding- from the Rain to everyone falling in love. When it rains it pours for this family! I agree with Roger Ebert- this is the type of movie people tell their friends to see.
Nov 27, 2021
6
This film seemed a little dull at the start but I enjoyed the end and some of the dance scenes. Its more understated than most typical Bollywood films, with some nice characters. I can't say I fully followed all the plots but I enjoyed it enough to say its an ok film. I wouldn't expressly recommend it as such, no.
Production Company:
- IFC Productions
- Mirabai Films
- Pandora Filmproduktion
- Paradis Films
- Baron Pictures (II)
- Delhi Dot Com
- Mirabai Films Delhi
Release Date:Feb 22, 2002
Duration:1 h 54 m
Rating:R
Tagline:The Rain is coming... and so is the Family.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Venice Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Zee Cine Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
