Akshay Khanna
- Actor
Press clippings
Polite Society review
Polite Society is a delicious modern fairy-tale: Prince Charming is put firmly in his place, and the damsel takes charge of her own destiny. We're left believing that Ria really might actually leap and kick her way into her fantasy future.
Susan Singfield, Bouquets & Brickbats, 2nd May 2023Polite Society review
The idea behind Polite Society is exciting and innovative, and there are frequent enjoyable moments. It also offers a mainstream audience insight into British-Pakistani culture, which is incredibly important. There is a beautiful dance sequence towards the end of the film that Kansara absolutely kills, the action can be fun and the overall storyline is enjoyably original and insightful. The actors deliver good performances and the cinematography is engaging and energetic. However, weaknesses in the script, confused pacing and a lack of substantial characters stop it from reaching its full potential.
Sophia Moss, The Upcoming, 28th April 2023Polite Society review
A homegrown martial arts comedy that delivers a roundhouse kick to the heart.
Clarisse Loughrey, The Independent, 27th April 2023Polite Society review
Fun action comedy mashes Jane Austen and the Chuckle Brothers.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 26th April 2023Polite Society review
This explosive, action-packed delight recalls Scott Pilgrim, Kill Bill, Get Out and The Matrix.
Mohammad Zaheer, BBC, 25th April 2023Polite Society review
The debut film from Nida Manzoor, Polite Society is an appealing blend of action romp and teen comedy centred on a martial arts-obsessed teen.
Jamie Dunn, The Skinny, 24th April 2023Polite Society review
Two sisters take on the patriarchy in this riotous action comedy.
Poulomi Das, The Playlist, 23rd January 2023Polite Society review
We Are Lady Parts creator Nida Manzoor wrote and directed this raucous movie about a martial arts-obsessed teenage girl determined to sabotage her older sister's upcoming marriage.
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter, 23rd January 2023Polite Society review
Sixteen-year-old Ria doesn't want her older sister to get married, and she'll go to extreme lengths to keep the ceremony from happening in Nida Manzoor's Scott Pilgrim-esque Sundance sensation.
Peter Debruge, Variety, 22nd January 2023Polite Society review
Inventive action comedy soars, then falters.
Adrian Horton, The Guardian, 22nd January 2023