Anyway, make sure you don't miss it, if you haven't seen it already.
I won't say its a masterpiece of direction, infact I found some parts and scenes rather patchy and out of place. But the story and the narration are too good. The way marriages took place earlier, one meeting and its decided. And the funny part, the female is asked to sing or recite something (wonder if they are looking for a bride or a trained singer!)
The way the relationship between husband and wife develops is not emphasised as much, but the loyalty and trust and compatibility they develop after years of marriage is very well portrayed. The children, born and brought up in the USofA, can hardly be expected to learn and cherish and follow Indian values, and this in turn results in a weak family bond. The children stay away from home and are least bothered about their parents.
What changes things, is Irfan Khan's death. The way the part Irfan's death is narrated is touching! His son's reaction and the change afterwards is nicely described. And the story that proceeds from here is touching and practical. Ashima's (Tabu) daighter settles down and her son, after a broken up marriage starts life anew.
I'd say a nice movie to watch once, for the performances and the story telling!
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