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he makes for a dashing, mysterious presence.
We dont know what hes up to, but we know it cant be good.
But still, its Dev Patel, so we know it cant be toobadeither.
He shows his range without entirely undermining his persona, the sign of a true movie star.
Or rather, he gives multiple names.
Hes a professional, hiding beneath different layers of subterfuge.
Its an intriguing, modern-day spin on a common story found in many cultures: the bridal-abduction romance.
I wont say more about the plot, though we sort of know where its all headed.
The chemistry between Patel and Apte is exciting; theyre both beautiful, but mournfully so.
Shes just had her life upended, and hes in the middle of a job thats falling apart.
The Wedding Guestfeels at times like a throwback to those swooning, deeply emotional early titles.
After Samira enters his universe, he tries to keep his distance from her.
The film pushes them together before their emotions do.
They go from forbidding backdrops, underlining the characters alienation, to expressions of romantic longing.
