6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Soothing scenes, exquisite costumery, & sweet plot - Great, March 15, 2007
This review is from: Vivah (DVD)
Idealistically portraying India as it could still be.
Poonam & Prem's marriage is arranged when a zealous salesman/cousin/matchmaker visits the village (Madhupur)where Poonam resides with her family.
To a backdrop of most glorious scenery (of the humble Indian variety, none of this whimsical across the world adventures) Prem and Poonam learn each others natures & fall most happily in love.
Parents can know best!
Encouraging the traditional values & a dignity and respect of culture, Vivah is a movie I really revelled in.
The house in Madhupur, with it's temple room, open central courtyard, large balconies & Krsna adorning each wall, must be an idealised image now, as more barren westernized architecture, decoration & ideals are sold more and more forcefully in the East.
The jewellery, costumes, scenery - heavenly.
With a delightful ensemble cast, Vivah enchants on every level.
Shahid Kapur acting as Prem, and Poonam from Amrita Rao are very good - but it is the support cast who really shine.
Ok one concession - it is a little slow moving, especially the last half.
Kotori ojadis [...] March 2007
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A touching film, December 10, 2007
This review is from: Vivah (DVD)
At first, I thought that there was no point to this film. There really isn't any plot and the hatred of the aunt towards her niece seemed a bit forced. However, this film is meant to be a celebration of marriage. Viewed through that perspective, this is a great family film. Sashid and Amrita are charming together. Their characters take you through the rituals of marriage, right from their initial engagement through their courtship and eventual marriage. A great way to spend an evening with family.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must-buy, must-watch!!, October 11, 2008
This review is from: Vivah (DVD)
I'm a big fan of Bollywood (even though I'm not Indian!). I've watched dozens of Bollywood films, including the most famous ones and I have to say that this is one of the best I've ever seen. It's on par with Dilwale Dulhani Le Jayenge and the other classics. It's also based on a true story! I absolutely love Shahid Kapoor and he shines in this movie. Very highly recommended! A movie to watch over and over again!
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