Polite Society

What a fun movie!

Charismatic main character with an idiotic plan and then everything turns to circus.

Production wise, everything works. Acting is solid, stunts are good.

It's not the most impressive movie and it doesn't needs to be. It's fun enough, they did everything right. It needed a bit more to be really big, tho.

But hey, I can bet they can make a sequel that's even better. And I hope they do, and make many more with the main characters, because this was fun and most movies today are not fun, even when they try to be.

I was marginally interested in this movie but now I'm glad I watched it, so I can recommend it if you want some lighthearted fun.

After having watched the trailer a loooooooong time ago, now that it's on streaming, I finally got around to watching this very entertaining, slightly over-the-top, action-comedy.

Ria Khan (younger sister) wants to be a stuntwoman in an ethnic household in Britain and thinks her elder sister's wedding is being rushed, therefore is sus.

This film is the perfect kind of crazy and quirky for a lazy background content that I actually enjoyed (stopped grading papers and paid attention) more than I thought I would; didn't think this was for me, but I didn't mind it at all.

Even if you can't relate to the angsty-teenager or to the sisterly chemistry in the film, (you can perhaps relate to the cultural upbringing and the pressures that come along with it) it's still fun and surely worth a one-time watch. I'd surely watch it again with someone who's not watched it and I think I'll still enjoy it.

What a blast! I went into this movie without knowing anything about it and left super jazzed. I want to call this film "quirky" but that's not the right word for it. "Absurd", "strange" and "unique" are all more appropriate, but in the best way.

While the story isn't anything remarkable, the characters and self-awareness of this film elevate it. The quick cuts and editing are excellently done and add to the humor. The action is strong, while also giving Nacho Libre vibes. Ria's friends are a highlight and Nimra Bucha is a perfect mother-in-law character.

Best Character: Clara and Alba Best Quote: "Heavenly Father, give me strength" - Alba Best Scene: Sister Fight Best Piece of Score: "I am the Fury"

Written and directed by Nida Manzoor, who created the brilliantly funny TV series We Are Lady Parts, Polite Society is a decidedly nutso film heavily influenced by nutso martial arts movies, among other things. The story is wild and the comedy is wacky, but it's also heartfelt, with relatable, emotionally believable characters.

This movie takes place in a world of its own, in a genre of its own, and it moves through that world with a wonderful sense of style and confidence.

I knew I wanted to see this movie when I saw who directed it, but I also knew I wanted to see this movie when I saw the trailer. The trailer is wild and funny and crazy and the movie completely lives up to it.

Highly recommended.

The story here is quite rudimentary; calling it bizarre or far-fetched would not be an exaggeration, but the way it's been told and the manner in which its eccentricities are presented, or rather, celebrated, is a treat to watch. I was entertained for the whole duration; not once was I driven to distraction or felt an urge to look away from my television, a testimony to its engrossing narration and impressive screenwriting.

Don't worry, I didn't forget the performances; it would be a crime not to say a few words for them. First of all, I want to say, What fantastic casting! Each member of the ensemble played their part with lots of passion and commitment.

Nimra Bucha plays the antagonist, and she does an excellent job. So it was with Ritu Arya as Lena, who plays the gullible but fierce elder sister with grace. Then there's Priya Kansara, the undisputed star of the show. What an astonishing act! Priya commanded every frame she popped up in, and she did so with grace and elegance; it is one of my favourite performances of this year so far.

I sense the makings of a cult classic.