In this particular article, while providing a review, she discusses Nairs' repetitive, yet successful, approach to producing a film revolved around the Eastern Culture. She discusses the major concept of the film; a wedding; in some detail and compares other Western films that took on a similar concept. She makes reference to Nairs' previous films with a comparative approach, and suggests that Monsoon Wedding was the most successful. According to Capp, it was most successful because of its unusual choice of setting; New Delhi. However, at the same time she does take on a critical and more objective approach and mentions what she saw as the drawbacks of the film. This includes looking at partucular characters of the film.
In conclusion, the article takes a critical look at the film itself as well as through a comparative approach. Here are some quotes that I found interesting
The film also marks something of a change in directorial perspective,
representing the filmmaker's first concerted exploration of the middle class New
Delhi milieu of which she herself is a product
With Monsoon Wedding she has produced an unlikely success— a work that
incorporates decidedly provocative themes in a culturally specific milieu, but
simultaneously a film with irresistible and universal appeal.
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