All in Good Time
Two newlyweds. Two families. Too many interruptions.
Starring: Amara Karan, Reece Ritchie, Harish Patel, Meera Syal, Hassani Shapi
Writer: Ayub Khan-Din, Bill Naughton
May 11, 2012
6.6 / 10
Nigel Cole
Left Bank Pictures
Overview
East Is East writer Ayub Khan-Din returns with another funny, tender-hearted portrait of family strife. Based on his popular play Rafta, Rafta (itself inspired by Bill Naughtons 1960s classic All in Good Time), the film is set in Bolton where Atul and Vina are celebrating their marriage. However, a honeymoon spent with his parents was not part of their plans. Thoughtless patriarch Eeshwar seems determined to emasculate and embarrass his son. As the weeks pass, consummating their union becomes an impossibility that threatens the couple's entire future. A breezy mixture of heartbreak and hilarity, All in Good Time also offers peerless performances from original stage stars Harish Patel and Meera Syal.