![]() ![]() Mediaversity is written from an American point of view and in that respect, it will always be refreshing for us to watch a cast of all non-white characters. The film treats it as something benign and endearing, when really, it’s just gross. He’s a total creep, obsessing over sexy young women like a total lech up until his deathbed. Unfortunately, the decision to paint the grandfather as a harmless pervert docks this score half a point. She can be obstinate but is also entirely sympathetic, especially as we see why her marriage is on the rocks. ![]() Sunita Kapoor, the matriarch of the family played by venerated actress Ratna Pathak, is beautifully complex. She parties, she smokes, she cusses-but she’s also vulnerable and tries to be a good person. Tia, played impishly by Alia Bhatt, is a spot-on portrait of the modern young adult. Recent Indian hit Dangal may have been lauded as a feminist film for casting several female leads in an enjoyable sports film, but the actual empowerment of women is stronger in Kapoor & Sons. Women lag far behind in representation or dialogue however, the ones who do exist boast complex, well-rounded, and strong characterizations. But while I felt almost giddy from the stylistic virtuosity of the first half, by the time I hit the 1hr 30m mark, the rest turned into a soppy slog filled with unnecessary twists and too. There’s a lot of good, don’t get me wrong I adore the cinematography, with its bright pops of color softened by a perpetual Instagram filter reminiscent of hazy, sun-bleached yesteryears. Kapoor & Sons falls into the aforementioned sand traps. ![]() ![]() But despite my love for Bollywood soundtracks, high-production values, and feel-good endings, what often doesn’t translate as well to western audiences is the appetite for melodrama and long running times of many films from this region. The film was well-received, raking in nearly five times its budget globally. Finding comedy in painful family matters such as perceived betrayals, impending divorce, and the ever-present cloud of their grandfather’s health in decline, this film manages to feel lighthearted despite its heavy subject matter. Kapoor & Sons is a Hindi-language comedy which begins when two estranged brothers find out their grandfather has suffered a cardiac arrest and are forced to return to their childhood home. Writers: Shakun Batra □□□□ and Ayesha DeVitre □□□□ ![]()
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