When a couple is getting married, they rarely want to go the oft-repeated route. In the spirit of scouting out-of-the-ordinary escapades, here are some closely guarded movie gems that make for a surreal watch party just before your wedding day. Let’s say we are not gatekeeping this cinema treasure trove any more. From Hollywood to Bollywood these charming, funny, emotionally charged movies would set the stage for the biggest day of your life
Muriel’s Wedding (1994)
This is a classic that is unconventional. It deserves much more fanfare as it tugs your heart in the right places. On the surface the story revolves around finding a partner but dig deeper and its more about finding yourself. Starring Toni Collette, Bill Hunter and Rachel Griffiths, the idea of a woman setting on a quest to find love, happiness and life itself.
Socha Na Tha (2005)
Bollywood delivered a romance here which was low-key, unpredictable, whimsy and left a fresh imprint on the viewer’s mind.
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Abhay Deol and Ayesha Takia fall in love when they least expect, often like life itself, the sequences lead to one romantic incident after another, when the characters least expect it, and that sums up the charm of the movie. Do not miss the scene where Deol proposes Takia, raw, unadulterated and pleasing to the eyes.
About Time (2013)
You might have seen many romantic movies but this one will blow your mind with its time travel romance. Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy, the movie is a sentimental tale of going that extra length for love and commitment. What is funny and utterly romantic at the same time is the protagonists’ diligence to watch a Kate Moss exhibit every single day until he finds his lady love obsessed with Kate Moss. Do not miss the rainy wedding sequence, which can serve as an unforgettable experience for your own wedding day.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
It is the sequel to the original and unlike sequels that makes one think that the original scored better, this one win. It is more emotional and in-depth celebration of family bonds, love spanning generations.
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And while you are at it, the bonus is, you can get some honeymoon cues with the serene, sun-drenched Mediterranean scenery.
Palm Springs (2020)
Two strangers meet at a wedding, sounds jaded? But here’s the twist, they discover themselves in a time loop. Just when you are enjoying the good old romance, you also uncover quantum physics and relativity. How often do you get to watch science fiction and puppy love all rolled into one?
