The ensemble cast is impeccable and has fantastic chemistry and comedic timing.
The characters and their individual stories are all established early on, and their interactions light up the film.
The film has great characters; theyre messy and fun, lovable and deep.
But the film is also bursting with sincerity.The Wedding Banquettackles difficult topics with a heartfelt fluidity.
Acceptance, love, and the family one can create for themselves are all beautifully explored themes.
Family is an important aspect of the romantic comedy, but so is friendship and romance.
The film has great characters; theyre messy and fun, lovable and deep.
Ahns film is refreshing, offering a delightful take on romance tropes.
Kelly Marie Tran, best known for playing Rose inStar Wars: The Last Jedi, is wonderful.
In a modern twist on Ang Lee’s classic, Min (Han Gi-chan) proposes a green-card marriage to his friend Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) to secure his stay in the U.S. and fund IVF treatments for Angela’s partner, Lee (Lily Gladstone). Complications arise when Min’s grandmother (Youn Yuh-jung) arrives from Seoul to plan an extravagant Korean wedding banquet.
Tran layers Angelas journey with a range of emotions, balancing her insecurities with wry humor.
Lily Gladstone is always a joy to watch onscreen.
As Lee, shes calm and collected but also sly and witty.
Gladstone and Tran have wonderful chemistry and I instantly felt invested in their relationship.
Han Gi-chan is lovely.
He plays Mins exasperation with Chris with a comical slant that doesnt undermine the very real feelings underneath.
He wears his heart on his sleeve and isnt ashamed of the love he feels.
Bowen Yang is also fantastic.
Hes perhaps the most anxious of the group, though Angela comes in second.
His dry sense of humor and theatrics cant hide his characters debilitating fear of commitment.
But thats just a cover-up for feelings Chris has that are not entirely explored.
But this is a small quibble in a film that is overwhelmingly heartwarming, funny, and tender.
Ahn has a hit on his hands.The Wedding Banquetis up there with some ofthe best romantic comediesin recent years.
Its touching, with strong themes and a mostly seamless execution.
The film will make you laugh and cry in equal measure.
The power of love and friendship is strong in this exuberant rom-com that is oozing with comedy and charm.
The Wedding Banquetpremiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and is now playing in theaters.
