Definition of Dysfunction: Monsoon Wedding

Like most weddings in the Indian culture, Adita Verma's arranged marriage is a large family event with silk traditional saris for the women, an elaborate gown and adornments for the bride, an abundance of marigolds and cultural Indian music. A lot of planning has gone into this wedding and family are coming from around the world, but what starts off as a family celebration turns into an event that brings them closer then they have ever been. Each member of the Verma family has their own secrets, including Adita, and once these secrets are revealed they are changed forever. Monsoon Wedding is a funny yet realistic movie about how much it takes for a traditional Indian family to face individual trials together.

I really enjoyed this movie for its realistic portrayal of family and the chaos involved with planning an a traditional wedding. The fact that I was able to compare my dysfunctional family with the Verma's showed the producers ability to portray a unique Indian wedding, but also make it so all types of people would be able to relate. Monsoon Wedding will make you laugh, cry, and contemplate the secrets you hold back from your family.