Weddings, christenings and funerals

This movie started off good enough and I had my hopes up. Up until the middle, the comedy was pretty good and the entire plot quite enjoyable. It felt like it was building up to something.

However, the final third of the movie abruptly jumped to some sort of absurd-type of comedy, totally different from the entire rest of the movie. This pretty much ruined it for me. Why change the type of film this is just before the ending? Why build up the story just to not have it lead to absolutely anything?

This could have been a decent comedy but alas, this is not. Or I guess it is, if you stop watching after 2 thirds.

The movie delivered an unexpected and memorable ending that left me pleasantly surprised. The cast's exceptional performances deserve all the respect, as each actor brought their character to life with charm and wit. The movie is a joyful rollercoaster of emotions, seamlessly blending humor with unexpected moments. From weddings to christenings and funerals, the narrative keeps you engaged, offering a fresh take on life's significant events. The chemistry between characters is palpable, creating a genuine and relatable atmosphere. The comedic timing is impeccable, delivering laughs without missing a beat. Overall, "Weddings, Christenings, and Funerals" is a cinematic gem that leaves you with a smile, showcasing the magic that happens when a great cast meets a well-crafted storyline. Don't miss this heartwarming and entertaining film that transcends expectations! 👏🎬 #MovieMagic #UnexpectedJoy.

Could've been worse Could've been even better

"Nunti, botezuri, inmormantari" is a 2022 romanian comedy movie starring Serban Pavlu, Gheorghe Ifrim and Anca Sigartau. Directed by Alexandru Lustig and written by Adrian Lustig.

The movie tells the story of Cosmin Berinde (S erban Pavlu), who bought a land in 2007, so he can build some houses and sells them for 1.000.000 Euro. But even near him there's a loud restaurant for rent, he fights back to reach his goal,even if it messes up his entire life.

The conflict is intense, characthers are at war and each and one of them fights back in ways that you'll never have seen coming. Unfortunately the main characther, while relatable, can often become annoying and unlikeable, not letting the audience relate to his ideas

The jokes are funny and the story is overall good, but the good moments are few and far between. The movie is long, way too long. The script does not profit from it's lengthy runtime, many scenes feelling either stale or just plain unnecessary. And it's a shame, 'cause the script has it's moment: the movie can and knows how to be entertaining. And even the good stuff can become repetitive or some scenes/plot points just fade away cause nothing really happens in some scenes

I liked this movie: the director did a good job to ilustrated this tale into a fun colorful way and the humor can be good, but the movie suffers from a dry story with good elements that aren't expended enough on.

Everytime I watch any of these contemporary Romanian "films", I can say the same odd thing: describing the plot to somebody that never saw it makes them think this is incredible comedy material... but when actually watching it... you know... yuk!!!

I mean don't get me wrong, this is not as bad as "Teambuilding" (the worst piece of film ever created), its just trash couch material for the main and only purpose - KILL TIME!

It seems that the script was written by a 10 year old, and the director is something like 7.

And of course... Serban Pavlu (an otherwize incredible actor)... should fire his agent!

Like someone stated very eloquently before, the movie started well, as a decent comedy, but it ended absurd in a kitchy mood and dark comedy. They couldnt decide what kind of comedy to build up and the result was just a kitch. However, the acting was very good and covincing, too pity it was ruined by a poor producing and mixing the comedy styles.

At some point it became like a drama, therefore I got mixed feelings. During watching the movie at some point I started rooting against the main character. It'a definitely a feelgood comedy. Some scenes are simply gut wrenching in the last part of the movie, which the movie did not prepare me for, when creating the premise of the film.