A Wedding Story Film Review: A Matrimonial Nightmare that Needs More Ceremony in its Scaremony!

🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ – (2 out of 5)

Heads up, folks! It’s your gal, Review Rani, here with her hilarious, wit-laden take on the latest Bollywood horror flick – ‘A Wedding Story’. Let’s dive right in, shall we?

So, in a nutshell, the plot of this movie revolves around a stubborn son, Tarun Nain (Lakshvir Saran), who, after his father kicks the bucket during a ‘not-so-lucky’ period of ‘Panchak’, throws a tantrum and refuses to perform a ritual that would supposedly keep the spooky spirits at bay. Fast forward a bit, and his cousin’s wedding turns into a haunted house party. Spooky, right?

Now, don’t get me wrong, the premise of the film, courtesy of writer Shubho Shekhar Bhattacharjee and director Abhinav Pareek, is quite novel. It’s a refreshing change from the typical Bollywood horror scene. The first half does a commendable job of maintaining the suspense and building up the eerie vibes. But, oh boy, the second half is where things go south, faster than a polar bear on a sled.

The narrative becomes as disjointed as a puzzle thrown together by a toddler. The scares, which were initially atmospheric, become as consistent as a politician’s promises. The plot starts to lose its grip, much like Tarun’s sanity, I suppose.

The script leaves so many questions unanswered; it’s like they were playing a game of hide and seek with the plot points. The focus keeps flip-flopping between the mystery and the family drama, like a fish out of water. The 110-minute runtime feels so rushed, I couldn’t even finish my popcorn.

But hey, it’s not all gloom and doom. There are some shining moments in this murky puddle. Pareek’s direction is praiseworthy. Supratim Bhol’s cinematography is as delightful as a hot samosa on a rainy day. The music by Sucheeta Bhattacharjee and the soundtrack by Rahi Syed adds a layer of eeriness to the movie.

As for the performances, Vaibhav Tatwawadi and Mukti Mohan share a chemistry that could give Bunsen burners a run for their money. And Lakshvir Saran, despite his limited screen time, left quite an impression. However, the character development in this movie is as elusive as a black cat in the dark.

To wrap it up, ‘A Wedding Story’ is like a half-baked cake with a promising recipe. It’s watchable for its unique concept and atmospheric visuals, but a tighter narrative and seamless screenplay would have made it a more palatable feast.

Rani’s Wrap-Up: ‘A Wedding Story’ – when a wedding party becomes a boo-fest, and the plot is as elusive as the runaway bride! 😂👻👰‍♀️

Remember folks, this is Review Rani signing off until the next cinematic disaster or delight falls into her lap! 😉