Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

Sarita Rafferty There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Darin One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

Haven Kaycee It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

ier2009 Shades of Ray is a great date movie! This movie is a fresh romantic comedy with an original twist. Contains several laugh out loud moments - was pleased that the rest of the crowd was laughing just as hard. Wonderful main cast (Chuck from the show Chuck and Dani Reese from the show Life, Brian George from Seinfeld and Kathy Baker from Picket Fences) as well as a plethora of outstanding cameos (Rex Lee from Entourage and Phil Rosenthal of Everybody Loves Raymond fame, among many others). Well paced (no slow scenes that drag on) and clearly thought through score (several clever choices that reiterate the tone and plot). Outstanding directing. Can't believe it hasn't been released on the big screen yet!

robcheca I saw "Shades of Ray" in New York city. The theater was a jam packed for this entry to the South Asian International Film Festival. The plot of the movie deals with the age old issues faced by new immigrants and their next generation so it is in some ways the story of all Americans, only that this one deals with the cultural dichotomy faced by an Asian (Pakistani) father. Such is the screenplay that all the characters are endearing and so real.Zachary Levi, playing the lead role of Ray is really funny. Playing the role of a second generation immigrant (born and bred in America) with all its complexities in comedic situations, he is awesome. Sarah Sahi is ravishing. The rest of the cast played their roles very well. I hope this movie is released for general distribution as it is a very funny romantic comedy, so that those who did not attend the special showing at the festival don't miss a very well made movie.

walterguitar I just got back from the Tufts premiere and I have to say I'm speechless. The storyline is beautiful crafted and the mix of romance and comedy is nothing short of perfect. It might seem like another romantic comedy on the surface but Shades of Ray truly is exploring new territory here in subtle nuances of what it means to be bi-racial in a relationship and the struggle to find a comfort zone between your two halfs. But what struck me the most is the director's masterful ability to easily switch between these complicated emotions and keep you laughing all the while. Zachary Levi's comedic timing is reminiscent of early John Cusack and the gorgeous and extremely talented Sarah Shahi ability to tell the whole story with just a glance is simply amazing. A must watch.

irvkelson Shades of Ray is an outstanding film. Extremely well written and directed; and the acting by all the performers was top notch. It was very funny and at the same time it gave us the "warm fuzzies" all over. Although there is a definite ethnic slant, this movie could have been about any first generation immigrants trying to find there way in America. In many ways it also portrays typical family values of Americans across the country.This film is a breath of fresh air compared to the gratuitously violent and sophomoric films that Hollywood has foisted on us for all too long. We want to see many more films written and directed by Jaffar Mahmood. He is a great, young talent.