SEEN 16 SEPT
Rewatched this after the initial theatrical run and it holds up even better on a second viewing. Details in the background that I missed the first time around add so much to the world-building. The lead pair have genuine chemistry, which honestly saves a script that's fairly thin on plot. Comedy track involving the extended family is hit or miss — mostly hit, occasionally overstretched. Cinematography leans heavily on wide establishing shots that slow the pace but look gorgeous. By the end I wasn't thinking about the plot holes anymore, just enjoying the ride. Not a perfect film but a genuinely fun one.
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Theatre
Curious if you've seen the director's earlier work too.
That one long take in the middle — did anyone else notice it?
Caught this on OTT last night, your review was spot on.
The interval block alone is worth the ticket honestly.
The supporting cast is what makes this work.
Family loved it, I was a bit more mixed.
The interval block alone is worth the ticket honestly.
Second half could've been twenty minutes shorter, no?
This one's better the less you know going in, agreed.
That performance deserved far more recognition.
This is such an underrated one, glad you reviewed it.
The supporting cast is what makes this work.
This aged really well, rewatched it last month.
Completely agree — that scene stuck with me too.
Second half could've been twenty minutes shorter, no?
Music was the real hero of this one.
The pacing in the first hour is genuinely excellent.
Put this on expecting background noise, ended up glued to it.
Seen it twice now and picked up new details both times.
Went in with zero expectations and came out grinning.
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