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I want to start by saying that I am not a fan of comedies and I went to this movie without any expectations and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this movie.

The cinematography and sound are exceptional, as are the costumes, and the actors also do a wonderful job. Although I liked that very good actors were used in small roles such as Anca Dinicu because you need something like that to have a perfect film, I am still disappointed that Ilona Brezoianu did not have a bigger role because I think she would have be perfectly suited, the scene in which she appears is one of my favorites. Another thing that I didn't like was the role of Pintileasa, who gave me the feeling that he tried a technique that he doesn't master very well. I don't know if that's how the character was written or if he was just empty trying to play it, but I can say for sure that in my opinion it was a weak role, instead Vlad Dragulin completely stole the show and I really recommend you to see this movie 2 times, and the second time just keep your eyes on Dragulin regardless of what happens in the movie and you will definitely not regret it. He was exceptional in the role of Arsenie. As for Bendeac, I can say that he was very good in his usual quality as a great actor, and being the director of the film, I can understand why he was not the main actor. I also really liked the role of Lidoscika, which seemed to me a very difficult one full of extremely well portrayed facial expressions. I couldn't wait for the film to finish to check on my phone who is the actress who played this difficult role, if she is one with great experience or one less known who plays a big role. I also liked the actors who played the roles of her parents, both of them very good and it can be seen that they are actors with great experience.

Another thing that I didn't like besides that of the main actor is that the film has a direction of parody in certain moments which in my opinion was not necessary.

After all, it is a very good movie, you will definitely not get bored and don't forget my advice, if you afford, try to see it twice, the second time only with your eyes on Vlad Dragulin and you will actually see 2 different movies, one better than the other.

Casatoria is that evergreen, universal and eternal type of comedy. That type of comedy I lough at, my parents laugh at, my kids laugh at and most probably their kids will do it too.

There's nothing fortuitous about this movie, and it shows that Bendeac really thought about every detail starting with the grotesque of the characters and finishing with decors and dialogues.

The story is very simple following 3 friends and their goofy, silly attempts to get rich.

The music is beautiful and rounds up the vibe of the movie. You will have a good time at the cinema if you forget your age and worries.

After the past few years filled with horrific, cringe-worthy Romanian movies, I can say that the local movie industry has seen hope on the horizon with Casatoria. The movie has a good script, the picture is impeccable, and we finally have actors instead of influencers playing in films. It's truly a breath of fresh air. And it's nice to hear people laughing out loud in cinemas. What a blast!!

You can see that they invested in this movie. The locations, costumes, and music are closer to what we see in Hollywood movies. Anyway, I was truly surprised to see Bendeac on the big screen for the first time, and he did not disappoint.

I have just seen the movie and it is the best Romanian movie I have seen so far.

The movie is very funny and actors are great , their experience and talent being by far visible.

It stands out for costumes and image and a very high quality script looking like a true movie, not some tik tok gags put together shot with the camera phone.

The hall was laughing non stop but without using vulgar and cheap language , which is something rather rare .

Very appropriate for this period as well , since it is like a mirror to the nowadays society and and you will be recognizing many typologies.

You should not be missing it!

The film masterfully captures, with humor and subtle irony, the essence of complicated relationships, especially when money and social ambitions are involved. The story revolves around a marriage of convenience that, despite starting as a calculated arrangement, unveils unexpected emotions, family tensions, and hilarious situations that keep the audience engaged. The natural dialogues and witty lines are the film's strong points, reminiscent of the authenticity specific to high-quality Romanian comedies. The actors add an extra layer of charm, with each performance perfectly balanced-whether portraying charismatic characters or caricaturing certain social stereotypes.

I start by saying that I love Mihai Bendeac and I consider him the best humor creator in Romania at the moment. I've seen all his plays directed or just acted and I didn't even know before seeing it that this film is actually a screen adaptation of the play "Krecinski's Wedding".

The film stands out for its costumes and image, one of the best, if not the best, Romanian film of recent years from this point of view.

But I think that MB was wrong considering that theater and film can be so much the same. You can't really make a film with so many absurd and unrealistic characters unless you make it for children. And this is not a movie for children. If during the theater play I laughed out loud at certain lines, well, it was quite quiet in the movie theater. Liviu Pintileasa, although he does his best, does not seem to be necessarily made for the main role in a comedy film, and Vlad Dragulin is used too little.

On top of all this, there are also some songs that don't really belong there. They simply give the impression that the director satisfied his own musical pleasures with them or... that the respective soloists had to be included in the film.

The movie "Casatoria" directed by Mihai Bendeac received mixed reviews, but some critics highlighted specific weaknesses that worked against it. Here are a few negative aspects:

1. Forced and Predictable Script Many reviews pointed out that the storyline is underdeveloped and filled with clichés, making the plot unoriginal. The relationships between the characters feel artificial, and while the dialogues attempt to be funny, they often fail to deliver genuine laughs.

2. Shallow Humor Although Bendeac is known for his humor, in this movie, the jokes are often seen as exaggerated, vulgar, or out of place. Some moments were perceived as more awkward than comedic.

3. Poorly Developed Characters The main characters lacked depth, failing to evoke empathy from the audience. They often appear caricatured, with unclear motivations or growth throughout the film.

4. Incoherent Directing Mihai Bendeac's directing was criticized for lacking a unified vision. Some scenes seem improvised or randomly thrown together without a clear connection to the main plot.

5. Lack of Depth While the premise promised to tackle relevant themes like relationships, love, and compromise, the execution felt superficial. The film failed to combine comedy and emotion in a convincing way.

Critics concluded that, although the movie might entertain a specific audience segment, overall, "Casatoria" doesn't raise the bar for Romanian comedy and remains a mediocre production.

Although I like Mihai Bendeac and admire his work and talent, I was disappointed by this film, barely resisting until the end.

My expectations were probably too high, regarding Bendeac's ability to direct an original film with a very good script.

Mediocre jokes, the script was non-existent, there were elements that had no point (manele, telephones..), the characters were extremely caricatured, sometimes giving the impression that I was watching cartoons.

Even though I know the actors from the theater, and they are very talented, in this film their talent was masked by the interpretation of these crude characters.

Some viewers left the theater in the first 10-15 minutes.