I would have given this a 2 but since it's based on a real life story, it's understandable that's there was little wiggle room in script writing.

Jashan didnt seem to demonstrate emotional intelligence and respect with his actions. He's painted as the victim meanwhile, criticizing everything they did and trying to change traditions without learning about them or building connections.

Thea definitely could have communicated more and prepared Jashan for the trip

Anyway, if this was how it really played out (I hope it wasn't), I'm sure the real couple would agree they could have handled the situation better.

Thea was the only moderately redeemable character of the lot (and I guess the kid). I actually kind of hoped she would just run away from this circus of clowns, each of whom brought the fine viewers a rich palette of personality characteristics, ranging from the mildly disagreeable to the stupidly obnoxious.

Her finance Jashan... you ask someone off-hand to marry you and don't get an enthusiastic "yes;" then you show up at her family's doorstep during the holidays and start judging their traditions and imposing your own? I mean, I may not be up on all the latest trends, but am I meant to be told that a little self-awareness has gone out of style? What a pathetic rube, sorry!

Now, the mom. What kind of a bizarre household does she lead here? Am I missing something, or should you be way more understanding of a stranger not eating your bizarre delicacies, and way less accepting of someone using your kitchen or getting in a brawl? I mean, he's from another country not another planet. Just use some common sense!

As for the family and the ex - let me think... vapid, dim-witted, petty. These are a few words that come to mind. Okay, I did laugh at a couple of Simen's one-liners.

Overall, I get that they were trying to play on the culture clash thread (a genius ploy, as I don't recall this ever having been tried before). Unfortunately, everything else - from the interest level of the plot to the elemental reasonableness of the characters - was subjugated to these awkward tropes and cheap laughs. Of course, I'm sure this was always intended as a light comedy, and it was at least successful at not being a total bore.

I guess the part that saddens me is that it felt like maybe the filmmakers saw themselves as in on the joke - like "let's at least all agree that all these antiquated cultural norms are kind of a laugh." Cultural traditions can get stale, yes, but they are vectors for common values, belonging, depth, meaning, unity, and relationships. If these Netflix producers think they are mostly a punchline, then, I guess I pity them even more than their bumbling characters.

I'm not really sure what the thought on this movie was. Basically just a bunch of racists who can't for some reason accept someone. The plot is thin, and there is nothing likeable about the female lead. She doesn't seem to defend her fiancée from her racist family, and puts up with their nonsense.

The lead male and the mom were both decent actors, but everyone else was lackluster. One of those movies where it's so cringy it's almost enjoyable. Almost. I wish I could say there is some redeeming aspect to this movie, but there really isn't. Totally not worth your time to watch. Plenty of better movies to watch.