It's a Wonderful Afterlife (2010) ⭐ 5.4 | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy (original) (raw)
1h 40m
A comedy centered on an Indian mother who takes her obsession with marriage into the world of serial murder.A comedy centered on an Indian mother who takes her obsession with marriage into the world of serial murder.A comedy centered on an Indian mother who takes her obsession with marriage into the world of serial murder.
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Granted the expectations were high because of Shabana Azmi but then again, what can one expect from Gurinder Chaddha. With the exception of her segment in 'Paris, Je T'Aime', I haven't been impressed by any of her work. That said, 'It's a Wonderful Afterlife' isn't that bad. I prefer it over the boring 'Bride and Brejudice'.
The minus points are that Chaddha relies on too many Indian British clichés which have been done to death in many other films. I thought Azmi would have more screen time but was disappointed in that respect. The title is misleading. The story had so much potential but Chaddha messes it up. I didn't find the sequences with the ghosts to be amusing.
Now the plus is that most of the jokes work. I was laughing out loud especially at the sequences with Sally Hawkins. The 'Carrie' homage, though out of place, had me laughing out loud. I thought Shabana Azmi was great with what she was given. she's mostly let down by the poor script. Goldy Notay is quite likable. Sendhil Ramamurthy is limited to playing the typical love interest. Zoe Wanamaker is wasted. Sally Hawkins is a scene stealer.
Overall, I didn't mind 'It's a Wonderful Afterlife' for a one-time-watch. It made me laugh even though it could have easily been a much better movie.
- Chrysanthepop
- Jul 22, 2010
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By what name was It's a Wonderful Afterlife (2010) officially released in India in English?