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77 out of 100

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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

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  • Starring: Lillete Dubey, Naseeruddin Shah
  • Summary: This 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)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Foreman
    100
    Sheer delight. An ensemble comedy-drama that recalls Robert Altman's best work.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Carla Meyer
    100
    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.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: A.O. Scott
    60
    The agile handling of the soap-opera elements -- conventional plotting at best -- finally makes "Wedding" a pop, facile take on Capulet versus Montague stuff, likable but square.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 3 out of 34
  1. JaspreetS.
    10
    One of the most enjoyable movies to come out of india lately. Love that Mir. Dubey.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. TimothyD.
    10
    A kaleidoscpic blend of elements, the whole surpassing the individual parts. I can understand why parts of the story may have struck some as dog-eared, but it all fit together for me, the movie's energy and spirit (and music!) carrying me from the first frame to the last.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. AbyB.
    2
    Very predictable story line. Movie is too slow , no clear cuts... Random takes.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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