A wedding story review: You are going to be in for a shock—and a pretty scary one—if the movie’s title, “A Wedding Story,” leads you to believe that it is a story about a band, bajaa, and baraat.
A wedding story review
The filmmaker Abhinav Pareek’s film “A Wedding Story” delves into a lesser-known idea called the panchak kal. You will be riveted to your seat by the film’s captivating storyline, eerie background score, and powerful performances. The head of a family passes away at panchak kal. It is an unlucky time, in the beginning of the movie. The movie says that unless a particular puja is done, a person who passes away during this time cannot rest in peace.The five dolls are brought to life through a rite, and the pandit is adamant about burning them. The man’s son fiercely opposes it, believing it to be insulting to his late father, even if the majority of the family supports it. This causes a string of bad incidents and premature family deaths. Without revealing too much, the idea is compelling, and the cinematography and accompanying music heighten the scary aspects. If there are no ghosts or other ghastly characters present, you will still be on edge due to the unpleasant events. It’s regrettable, though, because the conclusion falls short of offering a satisfying resolution.The song-dance sequences and music appear superfluous and take away from the story. It is possible that the movie will be criticized for encouraging superstition or outdated ideologies, yet this is typical of horror movies.Additional understanding of panchak kal and its effects would have been beneficial. Recent hits like the comedy-folklore film “Munja” demonstrate how much people enjoy these little-known tales. If you like classic horror films, “A Wedding Story” might still be worth a watch even though the horror-comedy “Stree 2” is ruling the box office.
