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- 2002
- R
- Focus Features
- 1 h 54 m
- 2002
- R
- Focus Features
- 1 h 54 m
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)
Directed By: Mira Nair
Written By: Sabrina Dhawan
- 2002
- R
- Focus Features
- 1 h 54 m
- 2002
- R
- Focus Features
- 1 h 54 m
Monsoon Wedding
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7.6
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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)
Directed By: Mira Nair
Written By: Sabrina Dhawan
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 36 Critic Reviews
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89% Positive
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 36 Critic Reviews
77
89% Positive
32 Reviews
32 Reviews
11% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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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.
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.
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.
When the groom's enormous procession fights its way through the hard rain and muck to the bejeweled bride, Nair's chaos downright sparkles.
A feast for the eyes and ears as its story is a banquet for the heart.
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.
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.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 16 User Ratings
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 16 User Ratings
7.6
81% Positive
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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
