I will
gladly give you all my barfis if you give me a movie like this every week.
This film is a feel good not just because it shows glossy images and a pretty
actress. The movie talks and subtly indicates a lot of aspects Indian cinemas
conveniently choose to ignore.
In no
specific order, the fine touches that make the movie stand out
·
It
makes a heroine out of a home maker. We should do this more often. In reality.
·
The
movie gave a short kick on the ass of families that perennially believe in taking
the parantha/dosa making mom for granted. The film actually teaches manners and how to
treat people and at times, it is very reassuring to see such simple stuff in
movies. ( esp, in her last five minute speech)
·
Every
now and then, we meet people who take great pleasure in criticizing others
spoken language skills and creating a dinner table discussion out of it. While
being a good friend and correcting them in private is all kudos, bringing one’s
pronunciation as a joke reflects mediocrity. Personally, I have had some one do
that to me and I have felt too meek to respond.
·
The
film probably makes many of us relate to a mother we know. It seemed like the
perfect thing to do.
And,
finally huge thanks to Mehdi Nebbou for being so irresistibly cute and
motivating me to pack my bags and reach NY for an English class. Except that, I
will probably be a teacher. Oh yes, that little kid never overacted. A rarity,
these days!
Spot on! It was refreshing to see the kid behave like a kid. There was never a dull moment in the entire movie. Perfect 10/10. So realistic, so simple, yet gives us hope. Love that dialogue "I don't need love, just a little respect."
ReplyDeleteThat dialogue left me a little troubled, rather thinking. I was wondering how/what level of maturity or acceptance it takes to not expect love. I really enjoyed the movie.
DeleteYa well, at least she was clear what she wanted. After years of being in love, you begin to realize it is over-rated. Over-imagined as well. What remains is what will determine how far your relationship goes. Oh, no. Too much gyan no?
DeleteI guess i have some years to go to get there.and no, not gyaan at all :)
DeleteI am definitely going to watch this one for sure!
ReplyDeleteDid you, Did you RM? :)
DeleteSuch a befitting review to a beautiful movie!!
ReplyDeleteIt was overwhelming to watch it as I can see it happening so many times around me with so many of us for various reasons like language, clothes, looks etc etc.
P.S: I also fell in love with Mehdi...he was too damn cute in this and everytime he smiled my heart skipped a beat <3 <3 <3
He stands for something we all need at some point in our lives - a person to show our real worth!!
;)i was slightly smitten to think of all that, but yes - you are right!
DeleteI Wanted to watch the movie as well, nice review :)
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DeleteGauri has crafted the movie beautifully. I liked the movie more than barfi.
ReplyDeleteCertainly, me too!
DeleteSo want to watch this movie...... will do so at the earliest, with all those lovely things u've written about it!
ReplyDelete:) Did you?!
DeleteThanks for the review. I once had a guy try to correct my pronunciation. He said, "Oh, I think you mean, tomayto". I looked him in the eye, and said, "I definitely mean tomaato, but you may call it tomayto if you want"!!
ReplyDeleteSee, I am glad there are folks like you to give back on wrong pronunciations! :)
DeleteIt was a simple and sweet movie :) A movie that speaks about confidence and I love the last lines of Sridevi " Sometimes the other partner doesn't know how hurt you are, how will he help you? That is the time you have to help yourself."
ReplyDeleteSo simple and true, na?! :)
DeleteThis is the 7th review that I have read for this movie. Looking forward to view this tonight, if all goes well!! :)
ReplyDeleteDid you warch, Shilpa? :)
DeleteI finally saw it this weekend. Best woman oriented movie, hands down. The 5 min speech was so amazing and true. That's all you need for a marriage basically. Equality. She's splendid. And not to forget her sarees. I'd kill for them :)
ReplyDeleteMehdi Nebbou was yummy to the core. His eyes, his expression, their non spoken relationship, all was perfection. And the kids, seriously surprising!! Never expected something like this.
A special mention to the girl who played Radha. She was beautiful and her role was well etched. She could easily be the supporting star of the movie.
Soumya, I am a sucker for long comments. Thank you :) And yes, that girl is Priya Anand,has acted in a couple of tamil films.
DeleteI loved the movie so much, for the similar points you have come up with. I could relate to a mother I know very well - my amma. I had been thinking of writing a post, but then I couldn't think straight as the memories were very powerful.
ReplyDeleteI should agree with you on Mehdi Nebbou. I loved his expressions, his sweet gestures and his unsaid love for Sridevi. There is some magic about this movie, that made me want more. I would watch it one more time I guess :)
:) GB, I did not want to write about my amma. She will throw one karandi at me from chennai. He he..I may watch it again too.
DeleteI don't think there is/I have enough "English" to say how much I loved it!
ReplyDeleteI cried like a baby, looooved that kid (you are so so right about the kid not overacting -sigh!)
Wonderful movie. Made us stay "on the phone" for an entire night :)
oh yes..and that girl was such a pain. I would say bitch but that is so wrong to use on kids. On the phone? aye..aye!
DeleteI loved reading through your fine touches, Arch :)! And I am glad to see such wonderfully liberating movies being made today! I loved it too!
ReplyDeleteTotally, no! Such a relief to boring, cliched crap we get usually :)
DeleteI loved the movie too, Arch. It was so simply stated..no melodrama...just like a page out of our lives..loved your review too :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was a lovely movie, but I left wishing they had made the ending daringly different. The husband is all smitten now that she can speak english et al and how she struggles to uphold the traditional "values" of an indian family - just reinforced so many stereotypes.
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