AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Stellead Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

MusicChat It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

Josephina Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Haddy Tina Aisha Jeng This is the worst movie I've ever watched! I cannot point out anything good with it, the script, actors, storyline and everything was just bad! It shouldn't even be certified as a movie.I didn't like the way that they portrayed the Indian culture, nor the American. It was just over dramatic and not funny. I know movies have an tendency to over do stuff, but this movie took things too far. The generalizations of Indians, white people, Mexicans and blacks were just not funny. Everything that happened in the movie was also expected, I hate when you know the storyline from the beginning by just the title.

djlennon Without a doubt one of the worst films I have ever had to sit through. I saw it recently at a film festival in Connecticut and was quite simply stunned that the organisers sanctioned the screening. I cannot think of a single redeeming feature.The Indian stereotypes portrayed are so crude and patronising it defies belief, astoundingly so considering that the writer (and lead actress) is of Indian descent herself. Beyond the customary silly accents, we are led to believe that Indian people are culturally and technologically backward. For example, when Shelley (post-makeover) is reunited with her family ahead of her arranged marriage, she explains to everyone's amazement what happened to her ugly-duckling-style glasses: "Americans have these amazing things called contact lenses!". Incredible. But make no mistake, there is much more to be upset about than racial stereotyping. Not content merely to offend anyone from an Indian background, the overall ineptness of the production ensures that pretty much anyone with a shred of intelligence should be equally disgusted: the jokes are predictable and unfunny, the plot a disconnected, contrived mess of clichés, the acting largely indifferent.Given that the film was being screened at the close of an otherwise excellent festival, I had high expectations . Unfortunately, Americanizing Shelly is like a bad made-for-TV rom-com. Except that on TV you can always change the channel to a program with more class, humour and artistic merit, like Home Shopping.

dynexty When we rented this film, we had no clue or expectation from this movie as I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. But being a fan of Bollywood Lite, I thought I'd give it a shot, as I enjoyed The Guru and Bride and Prejudice. But the next couple of hours turned out to be such a fun experience. I'd say its a chick flick but my husband loved it too. The lead actress is not only a great looker but also a true performer. The African-American actor had us laughing so hard with his little quips. The lead guy's acting seemed a little staged but not enough to detract from the film. The supporting cast were all pretty good in their roles and we'd recommend this film to all fans of the romantic comedy or foreign-indie genre. All in all a very fun time.

bill-olsson then this is the film for you. I saw this at Sn Diego film fest and i have to admit i didn't know much about the Indian culture but was educated, entertained and enchanted (esp by the lead girl) in every way possible. I just found out that this film is opening in a few weeks and I am psyched. Just a great fun movie and well worth watching, this one definitely did it for me. It was a hit at SDFF and going to the fest website and reading some of the reviews will give you some more audience reactions (lookout for mine too - it's in there buried with the others). I feel lucky to be one of the first ones to have watched it. congratulations to a fine movie and a fine team (please put the poster up that the Indian dancers were handing out at the festival), thank you, Bill Olsson