Ishaan Nair, Kamini Khanna, Kemaya Kidwai
The romantic monsoon rains loom over New Delhi, giving occasional relief from the relentless summer heat, as the Verma family prepares for their daughter's arranged marriage. The father of the bride, ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: September 24, 2002
Stats: 1,249 reviews
Although her latest effort, "Amelia", was a flop both critically and commercially, the Criterion Collection's recent release of Mira Nair's "Monsoon Wedding" reminds us of Nair's enormous talents. The film is wonderfully unique, a cultural smorgasbord with an endless supply of go...( read more)
Given how long I've heard folks talk about this one, I can't quite understand why I've never seen it, but I'm very thankful I finally did. Beautiful! Multiple love stories that all work well together. A great look at one culture's approach to the whole wedding ceremony. I'm n...( read more)
it starts off slow and builds and builds towards the end. it's nice to see an indian film that isn't all just singing and dancing, but if you can stomach a little bit of it then it's definitely worth the watch
Beautifully filmed story of wedding preperations amongst an Indian family. Definately watch it..have some marigolds with it and enjoy.
The beautiful and colorful story about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India.
A wonderful story! I love the colour, the passion, and the monsoon rains of this film.
Nothing like a movie about a huge family getting together for a celebration. I am a sucker for anything with a romantic slant.
great characters, two love stories and some heavy drama . so worth your time to see, Please do.
This movie was awesome!!!!!! Funny, quirky, sweet, a little drama, just a great balance.
An intricate, heartfelt tribute to the enduring power of love. full review
One of those joyous films that leaps over national boundaries and celebrates universal human nature. full review
Director Mira Nair, best known for Mississippi Masala, a cross-cultural love story with Denzel Washington, as well as the Oscar-nominated Salaam Bombay!, aims for pure joy and achieves it. full review
Monsoon Wedding tackles the chaos that results when a large Indian family, whose members are scattered around the globe, assembles in contemporary New Delhi for an old-fashioned marriage ceremony. Director Mira Nair, best known for Mississippi Masala, a cross-cultural love story with Denzel Washington, as well as the Oscar-nominated Salaam Bombay!, aims for pure joy and achieves it.
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