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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, Lalit Verma, and his wife Pimmi have endured the ups and downs of a traditional marriage. With their daughter Aditi preparing to marry and leave home, the Vermas seek comfort in their shared history. Aditi... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign, Comedy and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 54 min. |
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| Release Date: |
February 22, 2002 LA/NY |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for language, including some sex related dialogue. |
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| Distributors: |
USA Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$13,876,974 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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BBC, Sandi Chaitram
"The films of Mira Nair have brought mixed reviews. After the critically acclaimed Salaam Bombay!, the films that followed never quite enjoyed the same success. Monsoon Wedding sees her back with a vengeance..." more...
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B+ |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"It could be the first Indian film to win big at the North American box office..." more...
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A- |
E! Online,
"...[an] energetic, charming and occasionally chilling slice of Punjabi life." more...
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B+ |
New York Times, Elvis Mitchell
"...like the monsoon rains that temper Delhi's summer heat, this movie offers subtle surprises." more...
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B- |
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