Tanu Weds Manu
Another new romantic comedy about a wedding, but also prove to be a party to remember. A London-based Delhi boy and his family arrive at a Kanpur household kicking off a vibrant ruckus of prattle and curiosity. Tanu Weds Manu is a colorful and playful wedding drama that suffers from a wafer-thin plot and lack of chemistry between the lead pair.Like his directorial debut STRANGERS, director Aanand L Rai opts for unconventional and unpredictable situations in TANU WEDS MANU. Of course, the fact that Tanu and Manu would tie the knot sooner or later is at the back of your mind, even before the reels have begun to unfold, but you want to experience their journey - their voyage from strangers to lovers. Meet Manu as R. Madhavan, a seedha saadha Doctor from London. Intelligent, temperate and from a respectable family, the perfect groom which every parent wants for their daughter. When he arrives in India, he realizes that India has changed and so have the people. The Indian women in particular are more attracted towards the Western lifestyle. Family pressure leads him to Kanpur to meet Tanu that’s Kangna Ranaut, the quintessential small-town girl who has studied in Delhi.Anand Rai’s Tanu Weds Manu is a colorful and playful wedding drama that suffers from a wafer-thin plot and lack of chemistry between the lead pair, but survives simply because it is an endearing film with a lovable supporting cast, and provides a delectable experience of small town India. Tanu (Kangana Ranaut) and Manu’s (Madhavan) tangled relationship kicks off on a shaky note with the scene where the all-too-simple NRI doctor groom falls in love with a sari-clad bride-to-be who has passed out after taking sedatives. Creepily, he even takes a photo of her unconscious state and steals a kiss. Thus begins Manu’s inexplicable infatuation for Tanu. His only reaction is to smile in front of her, while hers is to selfishly play games with his heart.The NRI male lead – Manu – is so shy and simple in his bespectacled niceness that he becomes a one-note character. Tanu, on the other hand, displays an intriguing package of character traits, even throwing in a fleeting hint of her bi-curious sexuality (cleverly handled by Rai). Yet her characterization also hits an extreme note and you’re left wondering why these two should ever be together The film works, oddly enough, because of its ambience. The people and places around Tanu and Manu make the film enjoyable. Deepak Dobriyal as Manu’s loyal buddy Pappi is a delight with his spontaneity. His reactions to the various situations evoke the most laughs. Eijaz Khan as buddy #2 Jassi also adds spunk to the goings-on, while his new bride Payal, played confidently by Swara Bhaskar, proves to be a much more interesting and dynamic character than her best friend Tanu. Tanu Weds Manu will be categorized in the same genre as other charming and revamped rom-com wedding flicks Jab We Met and Band Baaja Baraat. And for the most part, Rai succeeds in making the story and situations reflective of today’s India. But, unlike the other two films mentioned, this film lacks the crackling lead pair that would have made it a much better experience.
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Another new romantic comedy about a wedding, but also prove to be a party to remember. A London-based Delhi boy and his family arrive at a Kanpur household kicking off a vibrant ruckus of prattle and curiosity. Tanu Weds Manu is a colorful and playful wedding drama that suffers from a wafer-thin plot and lack of chemistry between the lead pair.Like his directorial debut STRANGERS, director Aanand L Rai opts for unconventional and unpredictable situations in TANU WEDS MANU. Of course, the fact that Tanu and Manu would tie the knot sooner or later is at the back of your mind, even before the reels have begun to unfold, but you want to experience their journey - their voyage from strangers to lovers. Meet Manu as R. Madhavan, a seedha saadha Doctor from London. Intelligent, temperate and from a respectable family, the perfect groom which every parent wants for their daughter. When he arrives in India, he realizes that India has changed and so have the people. The Indian women in particular are more attracted towards the Western lifestyle. Family pressure leads him to Kanpur to meet Tanu that’s Kangna Ranaut, the quintessential small-town girl who has studied in Delhi.Anand Rai’s Tanu Weds Manu is a colorful and playful wedding drama that suffers from a wafer-thin plot and lack of chemistry between the lead pair, but survives simply because it is an endearing film with a lovable supporting cast, and provides a delectable experience of small town India. Tanu (Kangana Ranaut) and Manu’s (Madhavan) tangled relationship kicks off on a shaky note with the scene where the all-too-simple NRI doctor groom falls in love with a sari-clad bride-to-be who has passed out after taking sedatives. Creepily, he even takes a photo of her unconscious state and steals a kiss. Thus begins Manu’s inexplicable infatuation for Tanu. His only reaction is to smile in front of her, while hers is to selfishly play games with his heart.The NRI male lead – Manu – is so shy and simple in his bespectacled niceness that he becomes a one-note character. Tanu, on the other hand, displays an intriguing package of character traits, even throwing in a fleeting hint of her bi-curious sexuality (cleverly handled by Rai). Yet her characterization also hits an extreme note and you’re left wondering why these two should ever be together The film works, oddly enough, because of its ambience. The people and places around Tanu and Manu make the film enjoyable. Deepak Dobriyal as Manu’s loyal buddy Pappi is a delight with his spontaneity. His reactions to the various situations evoke the most laughs. Eijaz Khan as buddy #2 Jassi also adds spunk to the goings-on, while his new bride Payal, played confidently by Swara Bhaskar, proves to be a much more interesting and dynamic character than her best friend Tanu. Tanu Weds Manu will be categorized in the same genre as other charming and revamped rom-com wedding flicks Jab We Met and Band Baaja Baraat. And for the most part, Rai succeeds in making the story and situations reflective of today’s India. But, unlike the other two films mentioned, this film lacks the crackling lead pair that would have made it a much better experience.
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