Jason Dean

Warning: Spoilers ahead When I first heard of the movie, I was worried that the gay man and the lesbian woman would become straight by the end, which would effectively turn the film into another channel to push the homophobic idea that being LGBTQ+ is a choice and something one can control. Luckily, this did not happen! "Badhaai Do" is a brilliant movie encapsulating the struggles of members of the LGBTQ+ community in a society that refuses to accept them. It also excellently portrays the societal and family pressure to marry in a conservative society. The movie has clever comedy and amazing, unpredictable plot twists to move the story along, but most of all, it has a beautiful final message: that despite our sexuality, or any other difference, we are all human and should be respected. The characters are also not stereotypical. For example, Shardhul (the gay police officer) has a life beyond being gay. He is more than just a cliche; he has a complex past and endearing flaws. He isn't just a two-dimensional character with no personality or traits apart from being gay; he's a well crafted, dynamic character that is similar to other characters in the movie, except for one thing: he's gay and they're straight, and that being the only difference helps show the viewer how small differences like sexuality don't truly matter or determine someone's character in any way, and that despite these little dissimilarities, we are all actually remarkably similar. The movie also talks about gay adoption and the fact that it is illegal in many places around the world, such as India. This movie shows that every child deserves a family and a place to call home, and it is the right of every adult to have a family if they are fit to do so and willing. It demonstrates that denying gay couples the right to adopt is not only unjust, but also extremely illogical, because a person's sexual orientation simply doesn't affect their competence as a parent in any way; it is a person's character that determines this, and therefore, a person's sexuality should have no bearing on their right to becoming a parent. This beautiful film demonstrates that when faced with change, it is not right to become defensive, and that instead it is correct to open our hearts even wider, to love and accept that all are absolutely sacred. We are called to love one another, and the more we love one another, the better our world will be. Learning to love everyone is a sign of true morals and wisdom, which this movie has shown me. I have laughed and cried tears of both sadness and joy for the characters in this excellent masterpiece. Overall, this movie is excellent! #legalizegayadoption #loveislove