Mrs

The entire movie, I kept waiting-now she'll take action, now she'll take action-but that moment never came. The story had potential, but the execution felt weak, with a frustrating lack of a strong comeback for the protagonist. Instead of evoking sympathy for Sanya, the film just bored me.

The pacing was slow, and the narrative felt more like an extended cooking reality show than an impactful drama. While the performances were decent, the screenplay failed to deliver the emotional punch it promised. Overall, Mrs was underwhelming and left me disappointed rather than moved. Skip it if you can, won't recommend .

This movie will be found relatable by many Indian middle class families since it chronicles the travails of an Indian housewife as she tries to cope up with the endless domestic demands of the male members of the family. There are the stereotypes no doubt , the docile suppressed wife, the ever busy husband, the critical father in law etc. A young woman Richa ( Sanya Malhotra) who is accomplished at Indian classical dance gets married into a middle-class family. Initial happiness of the new bride soon gives place to frustration as she struggles to meet the various demands of her husband and father in law. As she struggles to adjust to the new environment she finds her personal desires getting neglected. When things reach bursting point she decides to take desperate measures.

Both director Arati Kadav and actress Sanya Malhotra have done a fairly commendable job in bringing a realistic narrative in an interesting manner. However the scenes relating to kitchen work are too extensive, seem to be overdone and in too much detail but that can be overlooked in the overall context of the strong narrative. A considerable portion of the movie is on cookery. (I now know how to make biriyani.) The climax seems to put everything in proper perspective and though it appears abrupt it is presented well. Issues of patriarchy and women empowerment are dealt with convincingly.

Yet another Sanya Malhotra film that quietly drops on OTT and gets added to her other "underrated gems." Mrs is good, but it could have been great-if only it had better supporting characters instead of a walking, talking red flag factory.

The film is essentially an emotional beatdown for the main character, Richa. Whether you relate to her or not, you will feel bad for her because every other character exists solely to make her life miserable. Her family? Useless. Support? Nonexistent.

And here's the problem-good character writing requires some balance. You need flaws and redeeming qualities, but the supporting cast here is just a collection of people belittling women or being subtly (and not-so-subtly) prejudiced. Because of this, the film unintentionally lets some viewers off the hook. A lot of men watching this will think, Wait, I've never treated anyone this badly. This isn't me. And just like that, the film's social message loses its punch.

That being said, Mrs is visually stunning. The symbolism is great. Richa adjusting only the female statues while ignoring the male ones was a nice touch. The cinematography was on point. The background score? Could've been better.

Overall, Mrs is a well-made film, but one that leans too hard into misery without giving the audience much else. A little nuance in the supporting characters could have elevated this from sad to powerful. Instead, it's just really sad.

Such a nice breath of fresh air with the old conservative thoughts which is frustrating the women in the kitchen for such a long time. The story very well deals with the idea and shows us the day to day life of how our mothers and grandmothers have been treated. The acting performances were good and kept you engaged in the story. Music is a part which could have been worked upon and the ending seemed a bit rushed, could have played the ending well but apart from that, it was a really delicious dish. Recommended. Must watch for all the man-child out there. It will give you the picture of how Indian society works, and how it should stop doing that.

This film is exactly what Indian cinema needs nowadays, grounded, relatable, and a true slice of life that resonates with audiences. A huge thanks to the Bawejas (Harry and Harman) for backing such a powerful project. Sanya Malhotra delivers an outstanding performance, effortlessly controlling and calibrating her expressions through various situations, making you feel every emotion her character experiences. The supporting cast, including Nishant Dahiya (her husband) and Kanwaljit Singh (her father-in-law), play crucial roles in helping carry the story.

The film portrays a real, painful journey that many women, both in India and worldwide, can relate to. It highlights the challenges of dealing with demanding in-laws, the loss of self-identity, a self-absorbed husband, and most of all the typical "Hamare ghar ke rules maan ne padenge" syndrome of many patriarchal Indian families. While some moments might seem exaggerated, it's important to remember that these are experiences many women face or have faced. For those who find certain scenes triggering, it's a reflection of real-life struggles many women go through every day.

For those who are saying the ending is rushed, it is not. They have just skipped the unnecessary mud slinging parts that would have followed after the events of the party. They have instead shown what is the eventuality of that situation.