Ali's Wedding

"It’s an Oz comedy on a par with another famous story about a wedding that doesn’t pan out as planned. Muriel’s sister might say: You’re terrible, Ali."

"This is a film in which you will hear a letter read aloud, with a voice-over saying the words "you dared to dream", delivered without irony. It is, as they say, what it is."

"I don't know why the release of this lovely film has been delayed so long (I saw it in Adelaide in October last year) but it's worth the wait."

"To many non-Muslims, the revelation will be the idea that a Muslim sense of humour is alive and accessible to those outside the fold."

"Offers an astute perspective on the immigrant experience, multicultural communities, and trying to reconcile traditional and modern cultures - all while telling a tale of love and life that's authentic, affectionate and amusing."

"Walker's debut mines rapid-fire laughs and bountiful heart from a story of romantic misadventure set in train by a young man desperate to live up to his father's expectations."

"...an immensely charming offering, but falls short of being a new classic."