A future beckons as a stuntwoman on the screen, you practice hard, you are determined and you're mean, enter stage left, an adversary, distracts your focus as he'll marry, your sister Lena, this is something unforeseen; as she had planned to be an artist and be free, an independent minded woman without decree, now Salim has left his mark, plus there's a feisty matriarch, stands in the way of the great futures, that could be; so you hatch a plan to sabotage the pairing, with assistance of two friends and lots of daring, making discoveries that alarm, that make you struggle to be calm, most of the time you feel especially despairing.
Priya Kansara is outstanding as Ria as she attempts to scupper her sisters marital arrangement.
Polite Society
2023
Action / Comedy
Polite Society
2023
Action / Comedy
Plot summary
A merry mash up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action, Polite Society follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.—Focus Features
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The Wedding Supper Scupper...
Bend It meets Kill Bill
As a film enthusiast, I recently watched "Polite Society," and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed with the movie. From the very first scene, the film grabbed my attention and built up to the midsection. Although there were moments when the momentum slowed down, it managed to recapture my interest in the end.
The film reminded me of a mix between "Bend It Like Beckham" and "Kill Bill" with its focus on a young woman pursuing her non-traditional dream and the women-led action scenes, albeit less violent. Despite the plot taking a backseat, the movie's main protagonist, Ria (Priya Kansara),stole my heart with her captivating performance. She managed to convey the struggles of a young woman trying to break free from societal expectations while remaining true to her culture and family.
I found Ria's relationship with her friends Clara (Seraphina Beh) and Alba (Ella Bruccoleri) to be adorable, and their banter was refreshing to hear. The film's exploration of social class differences was one of its strong points, providing a fresh and insightful take on these issues.
Overall, "Polite Society" is a sleeper hit of the summer that I would highly recommend. With its excellent cast, engaging storyline, and well-executed themes, it is a heartwarming and entertaining film that will resonate with audiences who enjoy stories of female empowerment and overcoming adversity.
Polite Society unleashes real comic fun.
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"Polite Society looks straight out of a comic book. Endlessly energetic, witty humor, and packed with pretty great stunts. Nida Manzoor's quick edits, slow-motion, and stylistic title cards make this a distinctively fun feature debut. Not perfect, but the over-the-topness of it all brought it home for me.
If the action doesn't really impress you or if the purposefully exaggerated tone is too much to handle, then this may not be for you. But if Manzoor's maximalist style conquers your full attention, then you'll hardly leave unsatisfied."
Rating: B.