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By Andrea Beach
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Drinking, cursing, and drug use in quirky Polish comedy.
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Death Before the Wedding
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What's the Story?
DEATH BEFORE THE WEDDING tells the story of people in a small town in Poland fighting to keep a big-city corporation from shutting down the local dairy farm. Efforts to save the dairy quickly turn into a battle of the sexes as Mirek (Tomasz Karolak) and the men square off against his wife, Regina (Agnieszka Suchora), and the women to devise their own plans to save the dairy and choose a new manager. Caught in the middle of all this are recent college graduates Maja (Natalia Iwanska) and Milosz (Gamou Fall), whose wedding plans are the key to saving the dairy.
Is It Any Good?
This is a quirky and enjoyable feel-good comedy that's just right when you want something light to go with your popcorn. Death Before the Wedding is populated with colorful characters and solid acting that adds a lot of charm to a silly situation. It's a bit too long and drags a little in the middle, and the mysterious death at the beginning is quickly dropped without answering any questions. Teens will enjoy rooting for the young engaged couple, and everyone can enjoy how the rivalry between the men and the women plays out.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the drinking and drug use in Death Before the Wedding. Is it played for comedy, and does that make it seem like more or less of a big deal? Why?
What about the strong language? Is it too much? Is it realistic?
How do teamwork and perseverance help Mirek, Regina, Maja, and Milosz achieve their goals?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : February 12, 2025
- Cast : Agnieszka Suchora , Tomasz Karolak , Natalia Iwanska , Gamou Fall
- Directors : Tomasz Konecki , Iwona Ogonowska-Konecka
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Comedy
- Character Strengths : Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 106 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : February 26, 2025
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