Polite Society

  • 2023


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67 %
90 % Certified-fresh
$ 2 Million
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Positive Reviews 14
Negative reviews 3
Average Rating 4.0/5

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4.1
This riotous mishmash of influences still feels utterly original thanks to some ingenious writing and a whirlwind central performance. A Good Movie To Watch
4.5
More than merely charming and humorous, Polite Society wears a heart of gold proudly on its sleeve. Film Obsessive
4.5
The film is a star making vehicle for not only its director but its leading lady, Priya Kansara. Oscars Central
1.5
The hysterical laughter of the desi aunties plays like a horror movie soundtrack.
4.5
Its a bit of an outrageous movie. Its a combination of a Bollywood movie, to English comedy, to a kung fu flick. I loved the outrageousness of this mo .. KARK-TV
1.5
The real romcom plot, then, is Lena/Ria, not Ria/Salim, because Salim doesnt want Ria to be true to herself.
4.5
Fast paced and hilariously sharp, the story is hugely engaging, as filmmaker Nida Manzoor pulls the audience right into the middle of an outrageous mi .. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
That enthusiasm shines through thematically as well, Manzoors screenplay leaning heavy on 21st century girl powerisms without getting too heavy handed .. Decider
4.5
These core elements of filmmaking are brilliantly executed from start to finish and give Polite Society its own surreal and vibrant composition. Film Inquiry
4.5
Story, Twists, performances, score, & of course the fight scenes.. sometimes its outrageous tone doesnt click with every piece of story which results .. You Tube
4.5
Lena scoffs down a whole roast chicken on a public footpath like its the only thing shes ever eaten. Concrete Play Ground
4.5
A mishmash of genres safety pinned together with a reliance on recognisable stock characters and narrative beats, Polite Society is saved from cliche .. Bfi
5.0
While injecting the movie with the fun and suspense of a heist movie, Manzoor prioritizes unveiling truths about toxic aunties in South Asian communit .. Geeks Of Color
4.5
But that doesnt matter, because overbearing mothers of the groom and jealous sisters of the bride are universal constants. Movie Cricket
4.5
But no it doesnt turn out to be your usual wedding spectacle pretending to be a film. Cinema Express
4.5
With great central performances, downright contagious energy, and a great story about what it means to be family, Polite Society is one not to miss. Exclaim!
4.5
Nida Manzoors part caper, part martial arts and part sisterhood tale all blend into a delightful comic fantasy with a winning heroine in Priya Kansara ..



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