The film constructs its world in an interesting manner, not revealing all its cards at first glance. When it opens, a baby and a man are present in a room. As they are soon joined by a woman, the picture of a family seems to be complete. However, only momentarily, and thus, the core conflict of this marriage is revealed to the viewer.
Tara and Neel are about to head out for a baby shower, but it is the lead-up to this moment, primarily constituted by irritability and disagreements over small things like getting ready in time or buying the present for the imminent party, that reveals the true anxieties and stressors within the marriage. The film is marked by smooth performances, and storytelling that succeed in bringing this circumstance to life.
Read LessTara and Neel are about to head out for a baby shower, but it is the lead-up to this moment, primarily constituted by irritability and disagreements over small things like getting ready in time or buying the present for the imminent party, that reveals the true anxieties and stressors within the marriage. The film is marked by smooth performances, and storytelling that succeed in bringing this circumstance to life.
